The Omega Mated To The Four

Chapter 41

The Omega: Mated To The Four

Chapter Forty One

A pit was dug near the edge of the clearing, deep enough to hold the monstrous remains. As the witches of the Umbral Society chanted softly, their wands emitting a faint glow, the bodies were carefully burned. The flames roared to life, bright and fierce, consuming the darkness that had threatened our lives.

I stared at the fire, my mind clouded with guilt and sorrow. I felt Alex's presence beside me, his hand brushing lightly against mine

in silent support.

Later that afternoon, the pack gathered again to honor those we had lost. A makeshift funeral was held for Mariah and the five pack members who had fallen during the attack. Eira

stood at the front, speaking words of remembrance for each life taken. Her voice, usually commanding and sharp, was soft and full of reverence.

When Mariah's name was mentioned, My knees nearly buckled. Elijah, standing behind me, placed a steadying hand on my back, his touch grounding me as I fought to keep myself together.

After the ceremony, I lingered near Mariah's grave, there was no body the

umbrakins had devouredher it seems, my fingers lightly tracing the freshly turned earth. I was lost in my thoughts when Savannah approached me.

Stormi," Savannah said, her voice

turned to look at her “Thank you“., .tears welling in my eyes again. I didn't know you were a witch," I

with surprise and curiosity.

a hybrid. My mother was a witch, and my

complicated."

shared connection to the pack and her being among the few people that were niceto me in school, but there

word, Savannah stepped closer and wrapped her arms around me in a firm, reassuring

moment, and I let myself lean into Savannah's

lands, I stood up from near Mariah's grave. My mates

to be alone,” I announced softly,

immediately shook his head. "That's not going

I need space. I

going with you," Elijah added firmly,

"You don't have to face this by yourself. We're staying with you, whether

quickly replaced by an overwhelming sense of gratitude. I didn't have the energy to fight them. "Fine," I muttered, wiping at my face and taking a deep breath "But I'm going to the cabin. I need to feel

you," Isaiah said, his tone soft

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