The Omega Mated To The Four

Chapter 62

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Commander Lynne's return marked the end of our brief reprieve. She wasted no time reminding us of the training we had missed, and by the end of the day, we were thoroughly exhausted. Muscles didn't even know existed ached, and I felt as though my limbs

were made of lead.

After dinner, I mumbled a quick goodnight to my mates and trudged back to my room. The thought of a hot shower crossed my mind, but the effort seemed monumental. Instead, I flopped onto my bed, the soft mattress cradling my aching body. My muscles protested even the slight movement of pulling up the blanket.

I didn't even bother to shower. I was too tired to care, and the warmth of the blankets felt like heaven. Just as my eyelids began to

flutter closed, a knock at my door startled me.

Groaning, I debated pretending I hadn't heard it, but the knocking persisted.

"Go away," I groaned, burying my face in my pillow.

The knock came again, more insistent this time. With a dramatic sigh, I dragged myself up, wincing as my sore muscles reminded me of the day's brutality. Summoning every ounce of strength, I pushed myself up, my sore muscles protesting with every movement. Opening the door, I was surprised to find Elijah standing there.

"What do you want?" I muttered, leaning against the doorframe.

"Come with me," he said simply.

I stared at him, blinking in disbelief. "Elijah, I'm dead tired. Whatever it is can wait until tomorrow."

A small smile tugged at the corners of his lips. "I promise it'll be worth it. And it'll help you relax."

I crossed my arms, narrowing my eyes at him. "If I regret this, I'm punching you in the face."

He chuckled a deep, rich sound that made something in my chest flutter. "Fair enough. But if you get tired, I'll carry you the rest of the way."

Rolling my eyes, I stepped into the hallway, pulling the door shut behind me. "You'd better not be lying about this being worth it, carrot-head," I teased, trying to mask my curiosity.

He laughed again, a genuine warmth in his gaze as he reached for my hand. His fingers were calloused but gentle, a stark contrast that made my heart skip a beat. Together, we descended the staircase, our footsteps echoing softly in the quiet castle.

We headed toward a hidden doorway I hadn't noticed before. Elijah pushed it open, revealing a path that led outside the castle walls. The cool night air brushed against my skin, and I hesitated as we stepped into the dense woods.

"Where are we going?" I asked, glancing at the dense woods ahead.

"You'll see," he said, his tone cryptic but reassuring.

The darkness of the forest was thick, the trees looming like silent sentinels. My steps faltered, memories of the shadow weaver flashing in my mind. The thought of its cold, oppressive presence sent a shiver down my spine.

"Are you scared?" he asked, glancing back at me with a teasing smile

I lifted my chin defiantly. “No. It's just... "The dark reminds me of the shadow

this was a safe place and

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was still fresh, and being surrounded by

my hesitation, Elijah stopped, crouching down to pick up a smooth stone from the poind. Whispering something i coulder

eyes widened. "How did

his tone casual, as

glow of the stone pushed back the shadows, and I felt a little braver. Elijah turned back to me, his smile gentle, and something about the way he looked at me made my heart skip a beat, I remembered the moment we'd shared in the shower, and my cheeks heated at the

by the soft earth. The forest was quiet, save for the occasional rustle of leaves in the wind. The glowing stone cast long shadows, and I found myself sticking, close to Elijah, drawn

smile?" he

blinked, startled. "I wasn't

his smirk teasing.

coming with you," I warned,

the sound filling the quiet forest: "Relax, Stormi. You'll thank me when we get

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began to change. The temperature grew warmer, and the humidity wrapped around us like a blanket. The sound of bubbling water reached my ears, and when

its surface and curling into the cool night air. The moonlight reflected off the water, giving it a

breathed, unable to hide

this after today."

his smile

couldn't find the words to respond. The thoughtfulness of his gesture caught me off guard and a warmth that had nothing to do with the hot spring spread

pulling it over his head in one swift motion. My eyes widened as he

spinning

chuckled, the sound unrepentant. "It's not like

burned, and I kept my back to him as I heard the splash

doesn't mean I want

to the

but my pride kept me rooted

can close my eyes," he offered, the teasing edge in his tone

my breath, I quickly stripped down to my undergarments and slipped into the water, the heat enveloping me like a

hesitated, my face

dramatically but complied, covering his eyes with one hand. Keeping a wary eye clothes, grabbed a

water.

on

quickly stripped

muscles and easing the tension

satisfaction. "Yeah, yeah you were right," I muttered, unable to hide the small

the silence between us comfortable. The water rippled gently, and the steam carried the faint scent of minerals. I closed my eyes,

said suddenly, breaking the

at him. "I'm fine where I

his lips twitching into