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Chapter 31

LeahThe world shifted beneath my feet, like sand slipping through an hourglass. One moment I’d been standing on the snow-covered balcony, Darien’s voice calling my name, and the next, reality twisted and pulled me through something that felt like warm honey.I blinked, trying to focus on my new surroundings.Golden crystals hung suspended in the air above me, catching light from an invisible source and scattering it across the space in dancing patterns. The floor beneath my feet was impossibly soft, covered in what looked like a shaggy carpet in the same golden hue. I bent down, running my fingers through it. The texture was warm and plush, unlike anything I’d ever touched.The air itself was different here. Warm. Almost hot compared to the bitter cold I’d left behind. The scent of honey and spice wrapped around me, sweet and comforting in a way that made my wolf stir with recognition deep in my chest.“Leahndra.”I spun around at the sound of my full name, my heart hammering against

Chapter 32

“We are family, Leahndra.” Keanu’s voice pulled me back to the present. “Is just calling you Leah okay?"“Yes,” I said automatically. “Leah is fine—"“We can stay here, where it’s safe.” He gestured around the golden sanctuary, his amber eyes bright with hope. “No one can find us. No one can hurt us.”I looked around the space, at the hanging crystals and warm carpet, at the protection that had kept him hidden and alive all these years. It would be so easy to say yes. To hide here and pretend the outside world didn’t exist. To never have to face the truth about Darien or what he might have been planning.But even as the thought formed, I knew I couldn’t do it.“We can’t just stay locked up here,” I said gently. “It might be safe, but what kind of life is that? There is an entire world out there."Keanu’s face fell, his shoulders slumping. “My father’s magic protects this place. It’s hidden. I don’t know anything about the world.” His voice dropped to almost a whisper. “I don’t have an

Chapter 33

“It’s so fluffy!”I couldn’t help but laugh at Keanu’s childlike wonder as he reached out beyond our golden sphere to catch snowflakes in his palm. The moment they crossed the barrier of his magic, they melted into water droplets that caught the light like tiny diamonds.“You’ve seen snow before.” I laughed.“Not like this. Not in the middle of a snow storm and it’s been forever!” He spun in a slow circle, amber eyes wide as he took in the swirling white chaos beyond our protective bubble. “It’s been so long since I’ve felt it. Since I’ve touched it."The snowstorm raged around us with a violence that should have been terrifying. Wind howled like a living thing, tearing at the trees and sending walls of white cascading through the darkness. But inside Keanu’s sphere of warmth, we moved through it all as if we were walking through a summer meadow. The golden glow pushed back the cold and the wind, creating a pocket of safety in the midst of chaos.It was surreal. Beautiful in a way.“H

Chapter 34

A silver lycan stepped into view, and my breath stopped completely. It was massive, much larger than the other lycans that had been threatening us. Where they had looked like bear shifters, this creature looked like something out of legend. Its silver fur seemed to shimmer even in the darkness of the storm, and every movement radiated power and control.At its side was a polar bear, enormous and deadly, its white fur making it nearly invisible against the snow.Behind them, more forms emerged. Smaller than the lycans but still impressive. Artic Dire wolves. I knew them … their distinctive size and strength … they were the Northwind pack officers.Which meant the silver lycan was Darien. Though my heart already knew that. I felt it leap in recognition when I saw him. Racing wildly in excitement. My foolish heart forgetting that I was being hunted by lycans when it came to Darien.Keanu growled, the sound rumbling from deep in his chest. His eyes blazed brighter, and I felt the temperat

Chapter 35

The word echoed in my mind like a bell that wouldn't stop ringing. My wolf's voice was clear and completely wrong about the timing of this revelation.Mate. Mate. Mate.I stood frozen in Darien's arms, his warmth seeping into me, and tried desperately to school my expression into something that didn't scream, "I JUST HEARD MY WOLF DECLARE YOU AS MY MATE AND I'M PANICKING.""Leah?" Darien's voice was rough with concern, his arms tightening slightly around me. "Are you okay?"The tingles from his touch were everywhere. Stronger than before, more intense, like every nerve ending in my body had suddenly woken up and decided to throw a party. I could feel the mate bond humming between us, a living thing that wanted me to lean closer, to burrow into his chest, to never let go.I pulled back instead."I'm fine." The words came out too fast, too sharp. "We need to check on Keanu."I stepped out of his embrace before I could do something stupid, like close my eyes and breathe in more of his sc

Chapter 36

The moment his fingers brushed my cheek, electricity shot through me. The tingles exploded across my skin, a thousand times stronger than before, and I gasped. My wolf howled with pleasure, pressing against my skin, wanting to shift and claim our mate right here in the snow.I jerked back, nearly tripping over my own feet in my haste to put distance between us.Hurt and confusion flashed across Darien's face. He looked at his hand, then at me, his brow furrowing."Did I hurt you?""No," I said quickly."I just, I'm cold. The touch was cold."It was possibly the worst lie I'd ever told. His touch had been anything but cold. It had been fire and lightning, and every good thing I'd ever felt amplified to an almost painful degree.Smooth, my wolf said sarcastically. Very convincing.If I could deck my wolf right now, I would. Shut up!He is not an idiot. You are making things worse.Darien didn't look convinced either. His eyes narrowed slightly, studying me with an intensity that made me

Chapter 37

I woke up to growling."That's my sister!""You aren't related by blood, and you are a man. You calling her your sister isn't enough for me.""And you calling yourself her mate isn't enough for me."The growling continued. I blinked, letting my eyes adjust to the chaos in front of me. Darien was standing at the foot of the bed, his posture rigid with tension. Keanu faced him from barely two feet away, his amber eyes blazing with protective fury. Cain stood between them with his arms outstretched, looking like a referee at a boxing match who'd lost control of the fighters."Too loud," I groaned, moving to sit up.Darien was instantly by my side, his hand finding mine on top of the furs. Keanu growled and began making his way around to the other side of the bed. The snarling continued, the two of them glaring at each other across me like I was a bone they were fighting over.But that was when I realized something.My eyes widened and my body went rigid as I stared at nothing, searching

Chapter 38

"I appreciate that you both want to protect me," I said, keeping my voice steady. "I do. But I'm not a prize to be won or a problem to be solved. I get to decide what happens to me. Not you." I looked at Keanu. "And not you." I looked at Darien.Keanu's expression shifted to something like shame. "Leah, I didn't mean—""I know." I softened my tone slightly. "I know you're trying to help. Both of you. But I need you to understand something. I won’t be talked over and ignored, or treated like I don’t matter. I will not go back to that. I won’t let anyone, even people who care about me, make choices for me."The room was quiet. I could see Darien processing my words, could see the moment he connected them to what I'd told him about Shane. His jaw tightened, and I knew he was remembering. The story of my ex-fiancé who'd used me. The humiliation of being discarded for my own sister."You're right," he said finally. "I'm sorry."The apology was simple and sincere, and something in my chest

Chapter 39

LeahThe training arena was cold, despite the bodies moving through it. I sat in the observation area, my arms wrapped around myself, watching three males circle each other in the space below. Two days. It had been two days since Andromeda's voice had gone silent, leaving nothing but echoes and questions in its wake.Two days of Darien hovering. Two days of sleeping in the same room with both him and Keanu because they both insisted on sleeping with me. Two days of never having a single moment alone with my stepbrother to tell him the truth about what my wolf had said before she went dormant again.Mate.The word still rang in my memory, clear as a bell, even though Andromeda's presence was gone. I could feel the mate bond when Darien was near, a gentle pull that wasn't overwhelming anymore but was definitely there.But I hadn't told anyone. Not Keanu … Not Darien, who probably suspected something after the way I'd acted during our trek back from the sanctuary. The secret sat heavy in

Chapter 40

The dragon's head snapped toward me, those burning eyes locking onto my movement. Heat rolled off its body in waves, scorching the air, making it hard to breathe.It growled, a sound that vibrated in my bones, and golden light built in its throat again.Darien was suddenly there, materializing between me and the dragon so fast I didn't see him move. His arms wrapped around me, pulling me against his chest, and I felt power surge through him as another barrier sprang up.The flames hit us.Even through Darien's shield, the heat was incredible. I pressed my face into his chest, feeling his heart racing against my cheek, feeling the way his muscles strained as he held the barrier against the onslaught.When the flames finally stopped, Darien's arms loosened slightly but didn't let go. I looked up at him and gasped.Burns marked his forearms, angry red welts where the flames had gotten through his defenses. Where he'd taken the damage meant for me."You're hurt," I whispered."I gladly b

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