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, his

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

all

sharply, my wolf stirring

hold the Shadow Weaver will be at their most fragile during the eclipse. If the Children of the Eclipse succeed, they could set it

blood drained

Chapter Eighty Six

my ears. The ancient force of darkness was sealed away long ago by the moon goddess If it was

release it

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

are we going to do?" I asked, my voice

hesitated, and that hesitation made my

is to find the Keystone

frowned. "The Lunar

Umbrakins during the full moon. But what you don't know is its true

she said that sent a sharp sense of foreboding

me.

power?" I asked

a slow breath. If you unlock the Keystone's full potential, it won't just protect against the

Silence.

mates

Isaiah asked. His silver eyes flickered with something

not just them. If used correctly, the Keystone will be strong enough to banish the Shadow Weaver for

Children of the Eclipse. Without the Umbrakins.

looming threat of darkness.

everything we had

Eira's face told me there was

catch," I said, my voice barely above a

her own filled with

full potential may come

world seemed to narrow around

hesitated, then