The Alpha Bond 104

Chapter Hundred and Four

The next morning, we sat in a small café tucked away in one of the quieter streets of Ljubljana. The place had a warm, welcoming atmosphere, with the scent of freshly brewed coffee and baked pasties filling the air. Soft chatter from the other patrons created a comfortable hum around us as we settled into our seats.

1 stirred my tea absently, still trying to shake off the lingering exhaustion from yesterday's journey. Teleporting in a speeding car? Definitely not an experience I wanted to relive anytime soon.

Austin, on the other hand, was already buzzing with energy. He took a large bite of his croissant before leaning forward, lowering

his voice.

"So," he said, glancing around before continuing. "Since we're already in Europe, why don't we take the stone piece to the Umbral Society Headquarters?"

I froze.

Across from me, Isaiah and Elijah exchanged looks.

"The Umbral Society?" Alex asked, raising an eyebrow.

Austin nodded. "They know everything about supernatural artifacts, right? If

anyone can tell us what this thing is, it's them."

swallowed.

"No," I said immediately.

Austin blinked. "What? Why not?"

I tightened my grip around my cup.

Because Eira's words echoed in my mind.

Do not trust anyone.

I took a slow breath. "Eira warned us against trusting anyone. We don't know who's working against us."

Austin scoffed. "Oh, come on. The Society exists to protect us during the full moon, Stormi."

his tone sharp, "our location was compromised

Eclipse had information they shouldn't have had. If we bring the stone

be leading them straight to the lunar keystone"

leaning back in his chair. "Fine. So what's the

hesitated. "We need to figure this out

tapped the table with his

drove toward the outskirts

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Chapter Hundred and Four

road twisted and turned, climbing higher as we left the city behind. The scenery became more rugged, with dense

cave it is," Alex pointed out as we drove past a wooden sign marking the entrance

had already thought

around, I found out

the

sa. "We can blend in with a tourist group and look around

"You really think

piece

something else. We won't know until

small town

could get out, Elijah turned in his

going cave exploring, we need to look the

Shops and

the

of us critically.

the stone-payed streets until

old leather and dust, filled

a brief glance before

his hands together. "We need boots

Eira

pair of sturdy boots from a shelf. "We need to blend in. If we go in there looking like we don't belong, people will

breath but

a worn leather jacket that surprisingly fit him well. Alex pulled on a dark hoodie, while Elijah settled

picked out a black turtleneck, a jacket, and cargo pants that

comfortable for moving around.

of course, found the brightest

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