Chapter 81 – The Strategy

“Shatter me! Somebody make me feel alive and shatter mer – Shatter Me by Lindsey Stirling & Lzzy Hale

Third Person POV

“We got it,” Endo announced. “Miss Raina, cut the connection now.”

They uncovered the location of the missing women. The members of both Zircon Moon and Garnet Moon rejoiced in delight that their direction was clear. Nothing was preventing them from rescuing Phoebe and Kiya. Onyx, deep within Neron, howled because he was one step closer to having his mate again. The monsters who took her away from him and his human would pay in blood.

However, the unanticipated burst of defiance from their Beta Female caused them to backtrack. Sweating profusely with a throbbing headache, Raina shook her head. “No! I’m not!”

“I must advise against that.” The witch warned. “You’ve already exerted enough energy. Stop now.”

Raina didn’t listen. Her refusal worried her loved ones but powered her resolve. She continued to push more effort into the connection with the aid of her wolf, Cyra. Both worked harmoniously to connect to their sister and sister wolf. The strength of the fortitude proved fruitful, for it was powerful enough to awaken Kiya from

her state of unconsciousness.

“What the hell?” Kiya shrieked. The volume of her voice was loud in Raina’s mind, their sisterly bond forging a

clear mental connection.

“Kiya! Oh, thank Goddess, are you okay?”

“Raina? How the hell are you in my head?”

“I don’t have time to explain. Where are you?”

“I don’t know! I’m in this place with other avatars. Phoebe’s here too, but I don’t know where she is.”

“The good thing is that we’re looking for you both. We’re coming, baby sis.”

“The leader has me! His name is-!”

from both sides. The crackling mystical energy ceased to nothingness, the flames blew out, and the

breathing and wiping sweat off her forehead. Endo sighed in relief when Raina’s chest continued to rise and fall with signs of life. “Thank Goddess Hekate. Miss

she hurt?” Valerian growled. “Because if she

my warnings. That is a choice she made. I’ve done all I can. It’s because of her we have the

to where the blood was on the map. “They never left the

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as he glared hard at the parchment. “Far from any known

to hide kidnapped avatars.” The witch muttered, eyes narrowing. “Nevada is a big state and to travel to their location would take hours on foot.”

fast. We can cut that time in half as wolves.” Neron announced, rising to his feet. “As much as I want to leave right now and rescue

we should leave now! Anything could happen to

against. They have the manpower to kidnap avatars who are known to be powerful. It took work to cover their tracks. We couldn’t detect them without the spell. If they’re skilled to leave no evidence of their trail, then they’re skilled enough to hide their kidnapees from the world’s view and that takes both

assault, myself included. We must be at our best to save the women and the other avatars. I’m not sending my soldiers ill–equipped and unhealed into another fight because you

strong…” Everyone turned to see Raina, weakened in the arms of her husband. “She’ll…she’ll survive.”

save your strength,” Valerian whispered lovingly, lifting her bridal style. He left the common room to put her to bed. Neron turned his attention back to the group, ordering them to head to bed as well. They’ll be up before

remained silent throughout the spell, was as thick as butter. Both shared a heavy look before separating. That left father and son alone in the common room, with Neron walking to the window. The silvered light of the full moon peeked through the window curtains,

spoke like a true leader tonight, son,”

Neron answered, void of emotion. He watched the curtains flail gently from the breeze through the opening. There wasn’t much

not. To remind him that Kiya is his ticket to greatness beyond his wildest imagination. Neron had the potential to be better than him, to be the Alpha of all Alphas, but his weakness irritated him.

to put Kiya’s needs above the pack? All he had to do was mate, and the avatar’s power would be shared. He would become untouchable, and yet, he refused.

title of respect and power, but she continued to run. How to make her realize that the more she runs, the quicker destiny would catch

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belongs. Jonathan thought.

wondering if she was well. Despite the distance separating and weakening their bond, Neron received very faint inklings of Kiya’s well–being. She was exhausted. How could he sleep if she was not? How could he eat

moon came to view from the curtains. It was a vow to his mate and to the Moon Goddess whose silver eyes observe

Nadia–The Next Morning

weak. The hybrids say.

have been cast out like trash.

use them for darkness. But it was

to be before I met him. Now, it was full of gloom and isolation. Because Osiris was a hellbent vigilante who blamed the world for

tried. He doesn’t look at me with love anymore. The blazing heat of his admiration and dedication faded when he decided to be a crusader of darkness. He couldn’t fight the influence that had been brewing in him since birth. How much of a fool am I believing that the love of a human was powerful enough to combat

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