The Alpha Bond 127

The next morning, I stood in the training grounds, my heart heavy I faced Eira. The morning sun barely warmed the cold expression on her face, and her piercing gaze held no mercy.

She was angry. And I didn't blame her.

"What happened last night was reckless," she said, her voice sharp like a blade. "You let your emotions rule you. You acted without thinking, and because of that, we lost a valuable source of information."

I clenched my fists. "She was taunting me."

Eira stepped closer, her presence suffocating. "Taunting you? Storm you are stronger than that. You are more than just a warrior. You are a leader-the Silver Wolf. And yet, last night, you acted like an enraged pup."

I flinched.

She exhaled sharply, her frustration evident. "Your power is immense, but without control, you are just as dangerous as the enemies we fight. If you continue down this path, you will not just bring harm to yourself, but to your mates-to all of our kind."

I swallowed hard. "I-"

Eira held up a hand, silencing me. "You need to prove that you can control your strength, your instincts, your rage. Because if you cannot, then you are not ready for what comes next."

A flicker of doubt crept into my mind, but I shoved it down.

I wouldn't let last night define me.

I straightened my spine and met her gaze. "I will prove it."

Eira studied me for a long moment before nodding. "Good. Because today, you face your final test."

She turned on her heel and walked away, leaving me standing there, my heart pounding.

This was it.

One last test.

And then we would begin our quest to find the Moon Keystone.

The moment we stepped into the grand arena, I realized just how serious this test

was.

Witches lined the stands in the massive arena, the sigma of the Umbral society hung from the roof lining the walls, and the witches were buzzing with anticipation. The energy in the air reminded me of the gladiator fights from ancient times.

In the center of the arena, a massive labyrinth stretched before us.

My stomach twisted.

This wasn't going to be just a battle. It was going to be a test of strategy, endurance, and trust.

Eira's voice echoed through the arena. "To succeed, you must work as one. This labyrinth will test not only your strength but your ability to trust your bond. If you fail-" her gaze locked onto mine, then you are not ready."

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I inhaled sharply.

We had to win.

Austin, Alex, and 1

of people depended on us and we had to prove

going to find the keystone and end

this," Elijah

and the gates slammed

moment we entered the maze, it became clear that this was

seemed to shift and breathe, closing paths and opening

flickered at the edges

place is alive," Austin

"Stay close. We don't know what

moved deeper inside, whispers filled the air.

Then-

echoed through

you let

I froze.

mist-Mariah. Her face

Blood stained

real. I knew it wasn't. But

my arm. "It's an illusion. Don't listen to

shaking

We moved forward.

we went, the more illusions tried to break us apart. Elijah saw the pack ruined, the twins saw

But we held on.

every corner. We fought each one. Together we took on

Trusting each other.

opened into a

the center of the clearing stood Anna commander Lynne's protege and behind her the way

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dagger. "You made it further than I expected, Silver Wolf." And more

with challenge. The others began attacking my mates while I

I haven't forgotten," she said cracking her neck I knew

muscles coiled. "And what? You think you can stop

gleamed. "I was chosen to

grinned. "Are you going to wave your little wand at

Her smirk faltered.

Then, she attacked.

fast, hér movements sharp and precise, her blade slicing through the

strike and countered with a swift

footing. "Is that

my head. "I'm just getting

blade glowing with enchantment. But

and flipped her

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