The Omega Mated To The Four

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The Omega: Mated To The Four

Chapter Eighty Six

The moment we stepped into the cafeteria, I knew something was wrong. The air was thick with unease, tension crackling like a storm about to break. Conversations were hushed, and witches huddled in small groups, their expressions grim. The usual morning routine-laughter, the clatter of trays, the scent of warm food-was overshadowed by something far more ominous.

I glanced at my mates, unease coiling in my gut. "Something's wrong today doesn't feel right."

Elijah stood at my side, his dark eyes scanning the room like a predator searching for a threat. "You feel it too?"

Austin crossed his arms, his usually relaxed posture stiff. "The energy's off. Like the whole damn castle is holding its breath."

Isaiah, ever perceptive, narrowed his eyes. "Fear," he murmured. "Everyone's afraid of something."

I didn't have an answer, but I didn't like the way my wolf stirred uneasily inside me. Something was coming-we all felt it.

We didn't waste time finishing breakfast.

"Eira will know,” I said, already turning toward the door. The others followed without question. After exchanging silent nods, we left the cafeteria and headed straight for the training grounds where we knew Eira would be. If anyone had answers, it was her.

We strøde through the castle corridors, moving with urgency. The deeper we went, the stronger the tension became, as if the very walls were bracing for impact.

The moment we arrived, I spotted her standing near the edge of the training grounds, her posture rigid, her usually sharp eyes clouded with worry. That wasn't like her. Eira was always composed, always in control. But today... today she looked unsettled. She didn't turn when we approached, but I knew she heard us. "Eira," I called my voice firm but laced with unease. "What's going on?"

She exhaled slowly and finally turned to face me. Her eyes-sharp and knowing- were filled with something I had never seen before. Worry.

"The Lunar Eclipse is coming," she said.

The world around me seemed to slow.

"The eclipse?" Elijah echoed, his jaw tightening.

Eira nodded, her gaze sweeping over each of us. "It happens once every century. But this time, it's different. This time, the Children of the Eclipse are ready."

A shiver ran down my spine.

ready?" Austin asked,

will be at their strongest during the eclipse. It will weaken the moon's power, and in doing

all

my

that," Eira continued. "The bindings that hold the Shadow Weaver will be at their most fragile during the eclipse. If the Children of the Eclipse succeed, they

blood drained from

Chapter Eighty Six

could still hear its distinctive laughter in my ears. The ancient force of darkness was sealed away long ago by the moon

you're saying... they'll try to release

she confirmed. "The night your family was nearly wiped out... it happened during an eclipse. It was the only reason they were

to do?" I asked, my voice steady despite the storm

hesitation

to stop them is to find the Keystone before they

"The

the Umbrakins during

she said that

me.

I

If you unlock the Keystone's full potential, it won't just protect against the Children of the Eclipse. It will eradicate them. Every single

Silence.

my mates stiffen around

asked. His silver eyes

Keystone will be strong enough to banish the Shadow

the Children of the Eclipse. Without the Umbrakins. Without

looming threat of darkness.

we had been

face told

catch," I said, my

own filled with something

come at

narrow around me.

then finally