The Omega Mated To The Four

Chapter 45

Chapter Forty Five

That night, as I lay in bed, my thoughts swirled like an unstoppable torm. The weight of what Eira had told me earlier that day pressed down on my chest, making it difficult to breathe. The fate of my pack, my species, and possibly the world rested on my shoulders. Could i really do this?

My mind wandered to Mariah, and a fresh wave of grief overcame me If Mariah were here, she would know exactly what to say. She had always been the steady voice of reason, the one who could make me see sense even in the darkest moments.

Tears spilled down my cheeks as I whispered into the person everyone thinks I am."

niet night, "I don't know if I can do this, Mariah. I don't know how to be the

The room felt colder, and for a moment, I thought I faint shimmer of light near the window. I wiped my tears and sat up, unsure if my eyes were playing tricks on me. Suddenly, a radiant orb of light appeared in the center of the room, glowing softly but steadily.

Before I could react, the light expanded and enveloped me. When the light faded,

I found myself standing in a vast, clear field under a brilliant full moon. The air was crisp and cool, carrying the scent of wildflowers.

A familiar sound pierced the silence-a wolf's howl.

I turned toward the sound and gasped. It was Mariah's wolf, her sleek, brown form shimmering under the moonlight.

"Mariah..." my voice broke as she stumbled toward her.

Mariah's wolf padded closer, her golden eyes glowing with warmth and strength. I fell to my knees, tears streaming down my face.

"I'm so sorry," I cried, my voice cracking. "I should have been there for you. I should have protected you."

For a moment, there was silence, and then I heard Mariah's voice in my mind. "Don't be a whiny baby, Stormi."

I froze, my tears momentarily forgotten as a laugh bubbled up despite myself.

Stormi. You were chosen for a reason. Stop doubting yourself-you've got this. And no matter what, I'm always with

wasn't from grief-it was from hope. Mariah's wolf stepped closer, lowering her head to nuzzle against me. I wrapped my arms around her, burying

you so much," I whispered. "I don't know how to do

huffed softly, as if to say,

Moon Keystone," I promised. "I'll do whatever it takes to make this right. You deserve

her form shimmering

standing in the distance, their silhouettes illuminated by the moonlight.

I took a step closer, the figures began to shift and transform. One by one, they turned into silver wolves, their forms glowing

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breath caught in my throat as I realized

voice echoed in my

dream.

question.

and presence were overwhelming, yet I felt no fear-only a deep sense of

mind. "The keystone is the key to your destiny and the protection of our kind. Trust in yourself, Stormi, for you are more powerful

the air and deep into my soul as I heard their voices in chanting

from the ancient

a cavern's shadow

moonlit lake, reflections

ripples,

night, statues

echoes in the

forest,

path to follow,

stars align, Celestial

riddles, a

Nexus, where the