Chapter 54
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Faye’s POVO
The shock on the Luna’s face was unmistakable.
Eileen’s fingers flew to her throat where the blade had found its mark, crimson liquid seeping through the gaps between her digits. Her eyes bounced frantically between the weapon and my face, as if trying to solve a puzzle that made no sense. I could practically hear her thoughts racing. How was I still standing, still capable of striking, when moments ago I appeared ready to crumble into dust?
She stumbled backward, her knees connecting hard with the cave floor. The harsh scrape of metal against stone reverberated through the cavern as her armor scraped the ground. I remained motionless for several heartbeats, dragging oxygen into my burning lungs despite the fire spreading through my ribs. Every inhale felt like swallowing glass, but I refused to break
eye contact.
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Eventually, I peeled myself away from the wall. My legs shook beneath me, but I forced my spine straight.
Her pupils dilated slightly. “You should be unconscious by now p>
I moved forward with deliberate slowness. “I’ve spent enough time unconscious in my life,” I said, my voice steady. “I won’t do it for your convenience p>
Without breaking our stare, I wrapped my fingers around the hilt protruding from my torso and wrenched it free with a single fluid motion. The dagger clattered across the stone floor where I discarded it. Heat bloomed through my side, but not from the injury itself. The sensation came from tissue rebuilding itself, tendons and skin weaving back together faster than the human eye could follow.
“Impossible p>
Eileen’s breathing became ragged, her attention jumping to my side as understanding dawned. She tried to push herself upright, but her hand slipped through the growing puddle of her own blood. Terror flashed across her features for the first time since I’d
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known her, just as I eliminated the space between us.
Her fingers reached for her own blade, but my boot sent it skittering away before she could grasp it. The metallic ring echoed through our underground chamber.
Now I towered above her, forcing her to crane her neck upward. For once, her expression held something other than disdain. Not quite terror, but the dawning awareness that victory might slip from her grasp.
“This is foolish,” she wheezed. “Kill me, and every member of the pack will be hunting your head p>
I lowered myself until we were eye level, pushing through the ache in my side. The wound had sealed, but internal damage took longer to repair. “Let them try p>
“You cannot p>
“The blade carries poison,” I interrupted. “Lethal to most creatures, but harmless to me.” Her expression made satisfaction curl in my chest. “Even if I walked away right now, you wouldn’t survive the next hour p>
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She opened her mouth to respond when blood suddenly poured from her lips. “Allen mentioned this particular toxin originated in the western territories. The same region where you found the poison you tried to use on me,” I continued. “You should be familiar with western poisons, shouldn’t you p>
Eileen choked, another violent cough painting the stone with dark droplets.
“Allen shared something interesting about this toxin,” I said, leaning closer until she couldn’t escape my gaze. “Death doesn’t come quickly. It drags you through every moment. Your strength abandons you first. Then your senses fail. Finally, it pulls you into
unconsciousness. Your werewolf blood will attempt to save you, but the poison strikes back each time. Again and again. Repair, destroy, repair, destroy, until
nothing remains to fix. I found it appropriately vicious for someone like you p>
Her pupils expanded, and finally, I witnessed it.
Pure fear.
She attempted to form words, but her throat
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convulsed uselessly before more blood escaped her
mouth.
I gripped her jaw, forcing her focus back to me. “For years, I avoided looking directly at you. I was terrified of seeing disappointment reflected back. When my abilities never manifested, I assumed you viewed me as worthless. But now,” I exhaled slowly, “I can see them perfectly. They’re stunning, Eileen. Your eyes are absolutely beautiful, like precious stones. Such a pity Sally inherited Nick’s coloring instead p>
Her eyes flew wide, shock cutting through her agony momentarily before she doubled over, retching blood onto the cave floor.
I tilted my head, studying her reaction. “What do
you imagine the Alpha will do when he discovers his wife has been entertaining his Beta? What will his reaction be when he realizes Sally isn’t his blood p>
She shook her head weakly, but the movement triggered another brutal coughing fit, crimson streaming down her chin.
I laughed softly. “I suppose you’ll never know. You
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won’t be breathing by then.” Rising to my feet, I cleaned my palm on my clothing. “Don’t worry about being forgotten. I’ll bring flowers to your burial site. And perhaps during my next visit here, I’ll share how your story concluded p>
The terror in her gaze intensified rather than faded, before her body finally surrendered. She crumpled against the stone floor.
I knelt one final time, extracting the dagger from her throat, her warm blood coating my fingers. A sharp exhale escaped me, relief mixing with exhaustion. When I opened my eyes again, they found the shadows pooling at the cave’s opposite end.
“Planning to lurk in the darkness forever?” I called.
Hardy stepped into the light, amusement playing at his mouth. “I wanted to allow you to enjoy your victory,” he said.
I remained silent, my attention fixed on Eileen’s barely perceptible breathing.
“You didn’t question her about your true parentage,” he observed.
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“She would have refused to answer,” I replied
immediately.
“And you’re certain of this how p>
“She’s used me as nothing more than an instrument her entire life,” I stated coldly. “The moment I stopped being useful, she attempted to eliminate me for her own benefit and her daughter’s advancement. Why would she waste breath discussing the origins of a
discarded tool p>
He chuckled appreciatively. “I didn’t realize you
possessed such ruthlessness. But I find it appealing.” Before I could react, he pressed his lips to my temple. “You don’t need to worry about family anymore. You have me now. That’s sufficient p>
I met his stare, wondering if his words were meant as consolation. Then I nodded. Clearly, a tool remained a tool. At least with him, I understood my purpose.
Sara Lili
Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.