Chapter 0481
Neah’s world is turned upside down as Dane reveals a long-kept secret: he has a twin, Silas, who is very much alive. The news leaves Neah reeling, her mind struggling to process the truth behind the stillborn twin story she was told. She’s torn between disbelief, anger, and a multitude of questions, but her growling stomach takes priority as she searches the kitchen for food, trying to process the bombshell.
Dane’s urgency to confess is palpable, driven by Eris’s freaked-out reaction, which Neah now understands. The revelation raises more questions than answers, and Neah’s gaze locks onto Dane’s, demanding explanations. Nyx, ever the voice of reason, chimes in, but even she can’t temper Neah’s outrage. As Neah searches for sustenance, Dane trails behind, aware that she has a multitude of questions, but Neah’s not ready to confront them just yet.
The air is thick with tension as Neah grapples with the implications of Dane’s twin and the secrets he’s kept from her. The consequences of this revelation will undoubtedly ripple through their lives, and Neah’s hunger for answers will only continue to grow. As the silence between them grows, the walls of their relationship threaten to crack, leaving the fate of their bond precariously hanging in the balance.
Chapter 0482
Damien gathers the remnants of Cooper’s body, and with Samara’s help, they create a pyre to burn the remains. The flames engulf the pile, casting an orange glow, and the putrid smell fills the air. As the group watches, they share a moment of satisfaction, knowing they’ve stopped Cooper’s destructive path. One by one, the others depart, leaving Samara and Damien alone to process the aftermath.
Samara remains fixated on the flames, her grey eyes revealing a mix of emotions. It’s her first kill, and Cooper was her brother, the one who raised her. Damien approaches her, speaking in Lycan form, which startles her. He assures her Neah won’t send him back to the dungeon, and Samara shifts back into human form, wincing in pain.
As they stand together, Damien opens up about his own experience with his brother Salem, revealing his own guilt and surprise. Samara shares her conflicted emotions, feeling guilty for Cooper’s death, but also relieved that he can no longer harm anyone. The air is heavy with secrets and unresolved emotions, as Damien and Samara grapple with the consequences of their actions, leaving the reader wondering what lies ahead for this complex pair.
Chapter 0483
Damien offers Samara a ride on his back, protecting her from potential prying eyes as they make their way to his makeshift camp at Mallory’s old house. As they journey through the forest, Samara clings to him, still grappling with the aftermath of Cooper’s death and her newfound Lycan abilities. Damien reassures her that his unusual ability to speak in Lycan form is not something she needs to learn, hinting at its darker connotations.
Upon arriving at the house, Damien sets Samara down and directs her to find some clothes upstairs. As she disappears into the house, Damien readies himself for an unexpected encounter with Eris, whose floral scent precedes her arrival. Her furious stride and narrowed golden eyes betray her anger, accusing Damien of smelling like another woman – Samara.
Eris’s ire stems from feeling trapped by Klaus and the Wolf Alpha, and her frustration with Damien’s supposed infidelity further complicates their already volatile relationship. As the tension between them builds, Damien’s calm demeanor stands in stark contrast to Eris’s heated emotions, leaving the reader wondering how their conflicts will unfold and what secrets will be unearthed in the process.
Chapter 0484
Eris’s anger boils over as she confronts Damien about Samara’s scent on him, accusing him of infidelity. Damien remains calm, however, and turns the tables on Eris, pointing out her own jealousy and lack of understanding. The tension between them escalates, with Eris demanding to know why Damien isn’t acting like her mate, and Damien retorting that he has a lot to think about and can’t be controlled by her whims.
Just as it seems like the argument is reaching a boiling point, Dottie, Damien’s daughter, bursts onto the scene, running towards Damien with open arms. The sudden arrival of the young girl brings a moment of levity to the tense atmosphere, and Eris’s anger momentarily falters as she takes in the scene. Damien introduces Dottie to Eris, and the girl proudly announces that she has two dads, her eyes fixed intently on the furious werewolf.
As the chapter comes to a close, the reader is left wondering what will happen next in the complicated web of relationships between Damien, Eris, and Samara, and what secrets will be uncovered as the story unfolds.
Chapter 0485
As Eris’s anger subsides, Dottie’s intuitive nature takes center stage as she reveals her unique ability to read people. With a hint of concern, she questions Damien about Samara, sensing the tension between them. Dottie’s words are laced with empathy, and her brow furrows as she senses the pain beneath Samara’s exterior. Her innocence and perceptiveness captivate Damien, who struggles to find the right words to reassure her.
As the conversation unfolds, Samara’s presence becomes more pronounced, her gaze fixed on the emotional exchange between Dottie and Damien. The air thickens with unspoken emotions, and Dottie’s tears escalate as she blurts out her fear: that Samara will take Damien away from her. Damien’s attempts to calm her down only partially succeed, as Dottie flees to her bedroom, sobbing.
The chapter deepens the mystery surrounding Dottie’s abilities, Samara’s motivations, and the complexities of Damien’s relationships. As the plot thickens, questions arise about the true nature of Dottie’s connection to Brax, and Samara’s intentions regarding Damien’s bond with Eris. The lines between loyalty, love, and power begin to blur, leaving the reader eager to unravel the web of relationships and secrets that bind these characters together.
Chapter 0486
As Neah struggles to calm her roiling stomach, Dane and Mallory attempt to comfort her, but their efforts are met with resistance. The pungent smell of chicken wafts in, triggering Neah’s nausea, and she retreats to the bathroom, where Mallory finds her in a state of distress. Amidst the chaos, Mallory hands Neah a packet of ginger biscuits, which seem to offer temporary relief.
The bathroom becomes a refuge for Neah, where she tries to collect herself and scrub away the remnants of Cooper’s blood from her skin. The hot water provides a momentary reprieve, but her anxiety soon returns, fueled by Nyx’s unsettling whisper: “Neah, something is wrong.” As her heart races and her vision blurs, Neah calls out for Mallory, her desperation palpable.
Neah’s fragile state is a stark contrast to her earlier resilience in the face of violence, and her vulnerability exposes the complexities of her relationships with those around her. As the darkness closes in, Neah’s reliance on Mallory and her own uncertain connections to Nyx and the mysterious forces at play raise more questions about her precarious world and the secrets that bind her to the people she cares about.
Chapter 0487
As Neah struggles to recover from her recent ordeal, Klaus’s orders for bed rest spark frustration, particularly from Nyx, who shares Neah’s distaste for being confined. Neah reluctantly agrees, but only if she can avoid shifting, which would drain her energy. Meanwhile, Damien arrives, and Neah inquires about his encounter with Eris, which he hasn’t had a chance to fully process due to Dottie’s sudden arrival.
Dane takes Damien aside to discuss the situation, and Neah learns that Dottie is currently with Samara, much to Brax’s likely dismay. Damien seems unfazed, even though Brax is likely to react strongly to this development. Neah’s attention is still divided between her physical recovery and the mysterious forces closing in around her.
The conversation about Eris and Dottie’s arrival serves as a backdrop to Neah’s inner turmoil, as she grapples with her connections to those around her and the secrets they keep. With tensions simmering and relationships hanging in the balance, Neah’s world remains precarious, with whispers of darkness and uncertainty lingering in the shadows.
Chapter 0488
Brax encounters a mysterious woman with dark hair, who turns out to be the stray who returned with the others, full of lies. She pleads for his help to escape, but Brax refuses, citing that Dane and Neah have questions for her. The woman, revealed to be none other than Dottie’s biological mother, is taken aback and grows hostile, expressing her disdain for Samara and her presence in Brax’s life.
As the conversation unfolds, Brax’s calm demeanor is a stark contrast to the woman’s agitation, and he probes her about her motives and knowledge. The air is thick with tension as Brax’s words cut through the woman’s facade, and her reactions betray a deep-seated complexity. Meanwhile, the mention of Samara and Dottie serves as a reminder of the intricate web of relationships and secrets that continue to entangle the characters.
The encounter raises more questions than answers, leaving the reader wondering about the woman’s true intentions and the secrets she may be hiding. As Brax stands firm in his refusal to aid her escape, the scene sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the characters’ pasts and the mysteries that surround them.
Chapter 0489
As Brax continues to interrogate Eris, the tension escalates, and the air is thick with lies and deceit. Eris’s excuses and half-truths are skillfully dismantled by Brax’s piercing questions, revealing a complex web of motivations and secrets. The mention of Cooper and Klaus’s involvement raises more questions, and Brax’s determination to uncover the truth remains unwavering.
Samara’s presence is a reminder of the intricate relationships and secrets that entangle the characters, as she presses Eris about the inconsistencies in her story. The atmosphere becomes increasingly charged as Brax’s patience wears thin, and he’s forced to hand Eris over to Neah, much to his frustration. The stakes are high, and the characters are on edge, as the truth begins to unravel.
Neah’s fragile health and the mystery surrounding the twins’ conception add a new layer of complexity to the story. Eris’s sudden interest in Neah’s pregnancy only raises more questions, leaving the reader wondering what secrets she might be hiding. As the scene unfolds, the characters are drawn deeper into a tangled web of lies, and the truth seems to slip further away, tantalizingly out of reach.
Chapter 0490
Tension crackles in the air as Eris’s defiant outbursts fill the room, earning eye-rolls from Damien and Nyx. Her desperation to leave is palpable, but Neah’s presence keeps her rooted. Eris’s gaze lingers on Damien, sparking a heated exchange about her motives and Brax’s suspicion that she’s lying. The atmosphere thickens as Neah presses Eris about her conversations with Brax, and the revelation that Eris sought his help sends a ripple of unease through the group.
Eris’s pouty silence is a thin veil for her true intentions, as she sidesteps questions about her connections to Cooper, Klaus, and Alpha Silas. Nyx’s skepticism and Damien’s barely restrained anger create a powder keg of emotions, waiting to be ignited. Neah’s probing questions and Eris’s flimsy excuses only fuel the fire, illuminating the complex web of secrets and lies that entangle the characters.
New threads of mystery are woven into the narrative as Eris’s cryptic responses hint at deeper motivations and unseen players. The stakes are higher than ever, with Neah’s fragile health and the twins’ conception hanging in the balance. As the scene unfolds, the characters are trapped in a whirlwind of deception, with the truth tantalizingly out of reach.
Chapter 0491
Damien’s frustration reaches a boiling point as he rejects Eris as his mate, citing her incessant lies and lack of trustworthiness. Eris, however, refuses to accept the rejection, insisting that Damien doesn’t truly mean it and is only angry with her for not handling things well. The tension is palpable as the two clash, with Eris’s desperation and Damien’s rage hanging precariously in the balance.
Meanwhile, Dane slips away to send a message, reveals that Ryan is alive and Ashburn city is still thriving. This new information only adds fuel to the fire, as Damien and Eris’s argument escalates. Eris’s eyes dart between the two, searching for an ally, but Damien is too far gone, his anger and distrust of Eris reaching new heights.
As the confrontation reaches its climax, Dane’s booming voice shatters the air, demanding to know if Eris even knows Alpha Silas. Eris’s response is telling – she looks to the floor, her silence speaking volumes about her true intentions. The stakes are higher than ever, as the characters teeter on the edge of discovery, with secrets and lies threatening to destroy the fragile bonds between them.
Chapter 0492
Dane’s patience wears thin as he confronts Eris, still reeling from her rejected mate claim on Damien. He’s unsympathetic to her sobs, feeling no connection to this manipulative woman who’s caused nothing but trouble since her arrival. With a firm hand, he hauls her to her feet, making it clear she’s no longer welcome in their midst.
As they make their way through the hospital, Klaus remains silent, having done all he could to facilitate a doomed union. Eris protests as Dane guides her into the forest, away from the gates, her confusion and panic palpable. She attempts to extract sympathy from Dane, but he’s unimpressed, probing her about her connections to Alpha Silas and Cooper’s stories.
Eris’s responses are laced with uncertainty, and her lies hang precariously in the balance. Dane’s piercing eyes, reminiscent of Cooper’s, seem to unnerve her further, as she struggles to keep her deceitful facade intact. With every step, the tension between them escalates, and it’s clear that Eris’s time among them is running out – but will she take her secrets with her, or will Dane uncover the truth?
Chapter 0493
As I confront Eris in the forest, Brax intervenes, revealing he’s been following us. His reasoning is to protect Neah, my mate, and our family, claiming that killing Eris would have complicated things. Brax assumes I would have lied to Neah about it, but I had no intention of doing so. Instead, I planned to eliminate Eris and then inform Neah. Brax takes matters into his own hands, carrying Eris away.
I return to Neah, wondering why Brax thought I’d deceive her. Eric links me, requesting my presence, and I arrive to find Luca and Logan outside. Eric’s cryptic message hints at a problem too complicated to explain, and I sense urgency. Inside, I’m met with chaos: furniture uprooted, broken dishes scattered, and clothes scattered everywhere.
Evrin, still in his Lycan form, comes bounding down the stairs, locking his arms around my neck. As I hold him, he slowly shifts back into his human form. A frazzled Mallory descends the stairs, shocked that it took only my presence to calm Evrin. The devastated house serves as a testament to Evrin’s Lycan strength, leaving me to ponder the implications of this latest development.
Chapter 0494
As I enter Mallory’s chaotic home, the aftermath of Evrin’s Lycan outburst is evident. Furniture is uprooted, and clothes are scattered everywhere. Luca and Logan are outside, while Eric’s cryptic message has left me wondering what’s amiss. Mallory, frazzled and calming Luca, reveals her shock that my presence has calmed Evrin. I relay the events unfolding with Eris, from Brax’s intervention to Dane taking her into the forest, and how I suspect she’s dead.
Mallory presses me for details, sensing guilt in my tone. I confess my mixed emotions, still grappling with the revelation of Eris’s true identity and the memories it stirred up about Raven. Mallory reassures me that what happened to Raven wasn’t normal, and I retort that nothing about our lives is ordinary. We share a laugh, and I express my disdain for Eris, acknowledging Dottie’s dislike for her as well.
The conversation shifts to Dottie and Kade, with Mallory inquiring about their well-being. I update her on their progress, stating that Dottie is better and Kade might be released now that Cooper is dead, although he’ll likely be under supervision for a while. As we talk, I’m still reeling from the events and trying to make sense of the tangled web surrounding Eris, my mates, and the mysterious forces at play.
Chapter 0495
Damien stands before a gravestone, surrounded by the echoes of his past, as he converses with an unknown figure who seems to hold secrets of the supernatural world. The mysterious individual remarks on the uncanny resemblance between Eris and Raven, stirring Damien’s mixed emotions. Despite his confession of loving Eris as his own, the stranger’s words strike a chord, and Damien can’t help but wonder why he was paired with someone who embodies the very essence of his former love.
As the conversation unfolds, the stranger reveals a cryptic theory about the mates chosen for Lycans and Wolves, hinting that their pairings were decided long before their existence on this earth. Damien presses for answers, but the man’s enigmatic responses only deepen the mystery, suggesting that higher powers may be orchestrating a game of survival, where ultimately, death is the only certainty.
The air is thick with tension as Damien’s gaze narrows, questioning the stranger’s sanity, and yet, he can’t shake off the feeling that there’s more to this conversation than meets the eye. With each cryptic remark, the stranger seems to be nudging Damien toward a hidden truth, one that could unravel the very fabric of his existence and the world he inhabits.
