The Omega Mated To The Four

The Alpha Bond 215

I gasped awake, my body jerking upright as my heart hammered in my chest. My breath came in short, panicked bursts as my eyes dorted around the dimly lit

room.

Marish's room.

The familiar scent of lavender and old books lingered in the air, wrapping around me like a comforting embrace. The worn-out furniture, the slightly crooked picture frames on the walls, the thick, knitted blanket covering my legs-it was all exactly as i remembered it.

A shuddering sigh of relief escaped my lips.

It wasn't a dream. I was still here. With Mariah.

Before I could process what t coffee.

that truly meant, the door creaked open, and Mariah stepped Inside, balancing two steaming cups of

"You good, kid?" Mariah raised a brow. "You look like you saw a ghost."

I stared at her, struggling to find words. Practically she is a ghost.

Mariah's warm laugh filled the space as she handed me a cup. "Relax Stormi. Why are you panicking?"

I swallowed, fingers trembling around the ceramic mug. "1-I thought I shook my head, my throat tightening. "I thought I had gone back. And all of this was just a dream."

Mariah's eyes softened with understanding. She let out a small chuckle and sat beside me on the bed. "Nah, you're still here. You said you wanted to stay, right?"

I blinked. "That's... how this works?"

Mariah nodded. "Yeah. This place is different. You get a choice-to go back or to stay."

I let out a shaky breath, relief washing over me.

I was safe. I didn't have to leave.

A small smile tugged at my lips. "Then I'm glad. I want to stay."

But Mariah's expression shifted.

The warmth in her eyes dulled, and the lines around her mouth tightened as she pressed her lips together."

"Storm...." she said softly

1 stiffened. A sinking feeling settled in my chest. "What?"

"You

words hit

like a slap.

the coffee cup tightened.

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mug on the nightstand, turning to Ence me.

violently. "No. No, that's not true. You

her curls. "I know, kid. And I were selfish, I'd let you stay. But I

My breath caught.

"Why are

twisted with

me here?!" I burst out, her chest aching, Tears welled in her eyes. "Don't you miss me? you know how hard it was when you died! I was

Mariah flinched,

voice wavered. "Don't you want

was pulling

"or course,

own voice thick with emotion. "Of course, 1 missed you. You're my child, Stermi." She pulled back just enough

"1-1 can't

head. "Yes,

"I'm scared."

you've always been the

blurred. "I'm not strong

tilted my chin up. "Yes, you are. You are the Silver

shook my head. "I can't do this

softened. "You

I swallowed.

mates, your friends, the people who believe in you. And when the time comes-when your journey is over-I'll be right here.

out a strangled sob, throwing herself

you

me. I love you too,

long time, neither willing to let

deep down, I

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This was goodbye.

outside the cabin,

sen of silver wolves stood before me, their glowing forms shimmering under

celestial sky.

I gasped, my barath

from my

"Who..." I whispered.