CHAPTER 4
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"Who came into our country?"
The older people did not ask the question.
It came from my scared, low, and sharp wolf.
There was no change in the shadow at the edge of the forest, but the opening got smaller, like the night itself was leaning in to listen. We could hear soft growls from wolves all around us. Their claws were cutting into the ground, and the moonlight made their eyes shine even brighter.
He groaned as he forced himself to stand up. The silver thread that joined us moved quickly, like a breath. The golden one between him and Elara throbbed more strongly, as if it didn't want to wait any longer.
That being said, neither of those ties made me feel scared.
It smelt bad.
Do not pack. Not a forest. Not the moon.
It was planned that the wind would slowly bring something dark into the clearing. It made my stomach hurt. My wolf lay flat on its back with its hackles up.
It was me who said, "This is wrong."
Elder Rowan took a step forward and hit the stone once with his stick. "Show yourself," he told her.
Don't talk.
Then there were heavy, slow steps. There was a dark figure with a robe over its face that came out from between the trees. The dogs that were closest to the forest edge moved back without realising it. Their instincts told them they were in danger.
The stranger stopped right next to the stones that marked the edge of the field.
Rowan said in a sharp voice, "This is Moonfall land." "Say your name and pack."
Someone raised their head.
I couldn't make out his face; all I saw was a flash of red eyes in the moonlight for a second before he turned away again.
It was "No pack."
He spoke in a cool way. Not exciting enough. Deep enough to get into my bones.
The clearing was filled with the sound of a low voice."Not a pack?" He said it again, but this time his voice was rough. "That's not possible."
The strange man c****d his head as if he thought it was funny. "Is it?"
I smelt cold smoke, old blood, and rain on stone all at the same time. I could feel it all around me, but not too much. Looking at.
The wolf I had whined.
Rowan got a better hold on his staff. "You don't belong here."
The outsider said, "I didn't come for rights." He looked up at the elders, the soldiers, Elara, and then he stopped on me.
When our eyes met, everything stopped for a second.
Not like the bond between mates. It's not like destiny.
This was different.
It didn't hurt, but my chest got tight. Like I had just stepped into deep water and not seen the shore go away.
The stranger's eyes shrunk a little. For a short time.
He then turned away."Something was wrong, so I came," he said. "I felt it."
Rowan became tense. "You felt *our* bond?"
The man gave one nod. "You broke into a church." Cut in half an Alpha that is bound. That kind of harm lasts.
Lucien leaned on me and breathed unevenly. "You shouldn't be able to feel that."
The strange person just said, "I can."
Elara took a step forward, and her voice was shaking. "Who are you?"
The stranger looked back at her with a cool, unreadable look. "Not your problem."
I wasn't sure if the redness on her face was from fear or anger.
"Leave," Rowan said. "Now."
I thought the stranger would say no for a split second. He instead turned his head a little. "I will."
I felt better, and the tight knot in my chest went away.
He then said, "Soon."
The air changed.
Before anyone could do anything, he turned around and walked back into the woods. He walked quietly, even though there were leaves under his boots. He was completely taken in by the shadows.
As soon as he was gone, the moonlight got bright again. It stopped being hard.
Wolves let out one breath.
"What in the gods' names was that?" someone asked in a whisper.
Rowan looked at the older people with a pale face. "We'll talk about this later." "Right now—"
He stopped when he heard a loud scream.
Elara knelt down and put her hand on her chest. It hurt my eyes that the golden bond was so bright. And Lucien yelled. He then dropped to one knee, as if something had pulled him down.
He and I had a strong silver bond.
I ran over to him and put my arms around him. "Lucien!"
My hands hurt his skin. "It's tearing me apart," he said. "I can't—Tamia, I can't—"
Rowan screamed with orders. "Get out of the clearing!" Send the doctor right away!
Fear spread quickly, and the wolves ran away.
"Stop it!" Elara screamed, and the sound was rough and sharp.
My body was shaking, but I looked her in the eye. Her face was wet with sweat. She looked scared, but I could tell there was something colder behind the mask.
"Hope."This bond isn't natural," I said, but I couldn't stop myself.
Rowan quickly turned his head to look at me. "What did you say?"
I took a breath. My heart beat fast. "It's too pushy." Way too fast. ""The pull is too strong."
The old people looked worried at each other.
Lucien made a noise. "Tamia, if this keeps up—"I put my face against his and said, "I know." "I know."
A nurse showed up. As she worked to keep the bonds strong, her hands gave off a soft glow. When she touched the golden thread, it fought back like a live wire. The silver one flickered a little and began to fall apart."The mate bond is being fed by something," the doctor said, short of breath. "Making it stronger than normal."
Elara's body stopped moving. "That's not possible."
Rowan screamed, "Tonight is impossible!"
I closed my eyes and thought about my wolf, our bond, and the strange presence I felt in the forest.
After that, I smelt it again.
Not strong, but clear.
The smell of someone new.
It didn't stay in the air; it stayed inside the bond.
"My eyes popped open."I said, "Someone messed with it."
Rowan's face stopped moving. "With fate?""With the bond," I explained. "Not luck. The bond."
He opened his eyes wider. "You're saying—"I said right away, "I don't know how. But this isn't just fate making a choice. It happened because of something or someone.
It was quiet in the clearing.
Rowan turned slowly to look at the edge of the forest, where the stranger had gone. He stated, "A lone wolf who can feel broken bonds." "Who comes at the exact moment that fate breaks?"
Even though I wasn't able to stop the fear from coming up, it did.
It was very sharp. Get up.
The silver bond between Lucien and me showed signs of life again and then pulled hard, but not toward him.
Going into the woods.
In the direction of the dark world beyond our borders.
I took a step back and gasped as a sudden image came to mind—
Red eyes can be seen through the trees.
A low, sure voice said, "Soon." "Chapter 4 is over."
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