The Omega Mated To The Four

Chapter 53

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The Omega: Mated To The Four

Chapter Fifty-Three

The sound of a knock at my door dragged me out of sleep. My eyes uttered open, and I groaned, the remnants of a restless nigh making my limbs feel heavier than usual,

I turned my head toward the window. It was still dark outside, the faint glow of the magical sconces outside barely illuminating the room. I pulled the blanket tighter over myself, hoping whoever was knocking would give up.

But the knocking persisted, sharp and insistent.

"Stormi," came Rowena's voice from the other side of the door.

I groaned again and rolled out of bed, my bare feet meeting the cold stone floor. Stumbling slightly, I shuffled to the door and opened it, squinting against the hallway's brighter light.

Rowena stood there, fully dressed and wide awake, a mischievous grin plastered on her face. Beside her was a woman I hadn't seen before. She was tall and broad-shouldered, dressed in fitted combat gear that seemed tailored for movement. Her buzz-cut and stem expression gave her an air of authority, and her dark eyes surveyed me with the same disapproval one might reserve for a Jazy

soldier.

"Rise and shine, Silver Wolf," Rowena chirped, far too cheery for this ungodly hour.

I blinked at her, barely processing her words. "What time is it?" I asked, my voice hoarse with sleep.

"It's time for training," Rowena said matter-of-factly, as though the answer should have been obvious.

I leaned against the doorframe, trying to gather my thoughts. "It's still dark outside," I mumbled, gesturing toward the window as if that would excuse me from whatever torture Rowena had planned.

She ignored my protest and stepped aside, giving me a clear view of the hallway. My mates were standing there, looking just as groggy as I felt. Elijah leaned against the wall, his arms crossed, his eyes heavy-lidded. Isaiah was upright but stiff, his jaw set in silent resignation. Alex was rubbing at his eyes, his messy hair sticking up in all directions, while Austin-poor Austin-was nodding off where he stood, his head bobbing forward and jerking back up every few seconds.

"You've got to be kidding me," I muttered, staring at their tired faces

Rowena smirked. "Oh, I'm not." She motioned toward the woman beside her. "This is Commander Lynne. She'll be leading part of your training."

Commander Lynne nodded curtly, her gaze sharp as it swept over me. "You've got

a long way to go," she said bluntly. "But I'll whip - you into shape."

shape?" I echoed, frowning.

let out a dramatic sigh. "No coffee, no tea, no excuses. We have a schedule to keep,

the room. "At least let me change," I called over my

stopping me in my

at my mismatched pajamas-a worn-out T-shirt and

expression didn't falter. "You'll find whatever

No time to

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me forward. "Come on. Your mates are waiting, and they already look

the hallway, catching Austin's pleading gaze.

me.

grip on my wrist was firm as she led

pushed off the wall as I approached, his tired gaze softening he looked me over. "Rough

even morning?"

small groan. "If this is what

and wake up in

gave him a sidelong glance. "You're not the

need every ounce of strength, speed, and endurance you

couldn't have waited until sunrise?" Alex

Shadow Weaver doesn't wait for sunrise, and neither do we.

through the air. "Your first task is simple: follow me. Do not stop. Do not

Lynne took off down the hallway, her pace brisk and unrelenting. And the rest of us scrambled to keep up, our footsteps echoing in the dim corridor leaving Rowena standing there and watching

we jogged through the winding halls of the castle, I couldn't help but notice the faint glow of magical runes etched into the walls. They pulsed softly, illuminating our path and casting long shadows behind us. The castle felt alive, its magic thrumming

are we going?" I panted, my legs already protesting the sudden burst

see," Commander Lynne called over her

after corner, the hallways seeming to stretch endlessly. By the time we reached a spiral staircase, my

glanced back at me, raising a

but didn't have the energy to

on my knees, trying to catch my breath. The cool night air was a welcome relief,

to face us, her expression unyielding. "This was just the warm-up.

this was just the warm-up, I wasn't sure I wanted to know what the rest of the training

"Welcome to your first day of training,

straightened, wiping sweat from my brow, and looked at my mates.