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I woke tip to the soft glow of morning light filtering through my curtains, the warmth of the previous night lingering on my skin, My body ached-not from battle, but from the intensity of what had transpired between me and the twins. A deep, primal satisfaction settled within me, an unbreakable bond now tying us together.

But there was no time to dwell on that. Training awaited.

After getting dressed, I met up with my mates in the training grounds where Eira stood, arms crossed, waiting for us. Her expression was unreadable, but there was something in her eyes that made my stomach twist with unease.

"You've all come a long way," she began, pacing before us. "But what you've faced so far? It's barely the beginning."

Her gaze swept over us, lingering on me. "Today, we take things further. You're going to learn how to combine your powers."

I frowned. "You mean, like fighting together?"

Eira shook her head. "No, Stormi. I mean fusing your abilities into a single force-

one powerful enough to turn the tide of battle." She motioned to the training ground, where a large, silver rune glowed in the center. "This is the Lunar Convergence Sigil. help you channel what I call 'Lunar Synergy.""

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Elijah, standing beside me, let out a low grunt. "Sounds complicated.

Eira smirked. "It is. That's why you're starting now."

She extended her hand, and suddenly, the sigil beneath our feet pulsed with light. A surge of energy rushed through me, tingling against my skin, as though the very air vibrated with magic.

Austin whistled, looking down. "Alright, I'll admit-that's impressive.

Eira ignored him. "Stormi, you are the key. As the Lunar Catalyst, your power will link with theirs. You'll need to amplify their abilities, but there's a cost."

A chill ran through me. "A cost?"

Eira's expression turned serious. "If you push too hard, you could drain yourself completely. It's a dangerous technique. One that can save lives-but also one that can kill you if you're reckless."

A heavy silence fell over the group.

"So... how do we do

us to step into the sigil. "Close your eyes.

of my mates surrounding me. I reached out, not just physically, but with my magic, seeking the familiar bonds that

first, there was

heartbeat, I felt

and cool. Alex's fire, burning with intensity. Austin's ice is calm and steady.

deeply

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energy surged through me as their powers merged. Heat and cold, darkness and light, all folding into one another. The ground beneath us trembled, the air crackling

Then-

shot outward in waves, pushing against the trees, sending loose leaves spiraling through the air. The power hummed through me, through them, a perfect, harmonious balance

Lunar Synergy.

gasped, nearly stumbling as the energy began to drain me. My legs wobbled, my vision blurred

"Stormi-"

fall. I

pushed too hard," Eira scolded. "You need to

gritted my teeth.

collapse

fall, the entire connection

grip firm

but I knew they were

"Again," I said.

brow. "Are you sure? You're already

I nodded. "Again."

limits of

power between us-how to draw just enough without overextending, how to let their strengths enhance my

surged but didn't overwhelm

crossed. Then, she nodded. "Better. But

wrist, and suddenly, dark shapes materialized around us- shadowy figures, their forms shifting and twisting. The had

Illusions.

clenched my fists. "You could've

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