The Omega Mated To The Four

Chapter 48

Chapter Forty Eight

The drive was a quiet one. But it was a comfortable silence, the hum of the engine filling the silence as the forest blurred past. I sat in the passenger seat, my mind racing. My mates had been unusually quiet, I was nervous. Elijah's knuckles were tight on the steering wheel, and from the back seat, Alex occasionally glanced my way, his expression unreadable.

I wondered what the Umbral society headquarters would be like, But wait ain't they in Europe? I don't have a passport. I'll just bring it up with Eirs once we made a stop.

"Stormi", I felt Isaiah shake me awake. I opened my eyes and realised we had stopped at the base of a mountain. We got out of our cars and Eira walked up to us as the other witches began walking up trail.

"This way", Eira said and we began following her after giving each other questioning looks.As Eira led the way, I trailed behind my mates, watching as the witches moved with calm determination.

"So, where exactly are we headed?" Austin asked, his tone casual but laced with curiosity.

"To the Umbral Society's headquarters," Eira replied without turning around.

"In Europe," added one of the witches, a petite woman with a soft voice but sharp eyes.

I stumbled slightly, catching herself before anyone could notice as I remembered something. "Wait, Europe? I don't have

passport!"

And my mates turned to look at me, and I crossed my arms defensively. "What? It's not like I've ever had a reason to leave the

country."

lilt. "Don't worry about that, Stormi. We don't exactly rely on

exchanging a skeptical glance with Elijah.

said cryptically, gesturing for the group to follow her as we began to ascend a narrow trail into

upward, the dense trees casting long shadows across their way. My wolf stirred uneasily, sensing something unusual in the air. It wasn't threatening-more

else feel... weird?" Isaiah asked, voicing what everyone else

place," Eira explained without breaking her stride. "This forest is one of

that. "Realms?

stopped abruptly, turning to face all of us with a knowing smile. "Patience,

an ancient, gnarled tree stood. Its bark was dark and cracked, with bare branches that reached skyward like skeletal fingers. At its base was a

Eira announced, gesturing to

at Elijah, Isaiah and the twins, who looked equally confused. "Here we are? What's that supposed

one, they stepped forward, kneeling slightly

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Chapter Forty Eight

Austin muttered,

Isaiah asked, eyes

confirmed, her smirk

mind, unsettled by the display. "Are we

creepy tree

bad as it looks. Go ahead, one at a

said, motioning toward

for only a moment before stepping forward, his jaw set with determination. “Sure let's