The Omega Mated To The Four

The Alpha Bond 83 Chapter Eighty Three The morning air was thick with the scent of damp earth and fresh pine as we stood at the edge of the enchanted forest surrounding the castle. Mist clung to the towering trees, their ancient trunks wrapped in glowing runes that pulsed faintly with magic. The deeper the forest stretched, the darker and more mysterious it became, as if it held secrets waiting to be uncovered.

Eira stood before us, arms crossed, her sharp gaze scanning each of us. "Today's lesson is about perception," she announced. "Power means nothing if you cannot track your enemy. Your task is to find and subdue a magical creature hidden deep within this forest- without harming it." My wolf stirred at the challenge, a low hum of anticipation running through me. "What exactly are we tracking?" Elijah asked, adjusting the bracers on his wrists.

"A shadow wraith," Eira said simply.

A cold hush fell over the group.

Shadow wraiths were rare creatures-beings made of living darkness, nearly impossible to see with the naked eye. And as far as I knew they were fairytale creatures. They moved like wisps of smoke, slipping through the cracks of reality itself. If we weren't careful, we'd never find it before it found us.

"You'll need to rely on more than just sight," Eira continued. "A wraith will test all your senses-your hearing, your scent, your instinct. Trust your wolf, Stormi." I stiffened at the direct mention of my name.

Eira had never singledout before training even began.

"Why just Stormi?" Alex asked, frowning.

"Because she struggles with distractions," Eira said bluntly, and heat crept up my neck. "The forest is full of magic. Sof you will be able to push through it, but Stormi has the strongest bond with her wolf. If she learns to filter out what doesn't matter, she'll be the one to lead you to the wraith." I swallowed hard. I knew she was right. My connection to my wolf was strong-but sometimes, it was too much. The world was always sharper for me, with scents too vivid, and sounds too overwhelming. It could be a strength, but only if I learned to control it.

Eira motioned toward the tree line. "You have until sundown." Without another word, she vanished-one moment standing before us, the next melting into the forest like she had never been there.

Well, then the hunt had begun.

We moved cautiously beneath the dense canopy, the air growing heavier with magic the deeper we went. Shadows slithered across the ground, shifting in ways they shouldn't, and distant whispers drifted through the trees-words that didn't quite form, but still sent chills down my spine.

My wolf growled in warning.

"It's too quiet," Austin muttered, his breath visible in the cool air.

Elijah nodded. "Wraiths don't leave footprints, but they disturb the energy around them. We need to watch for places where the magic feels... off." Chapter Eighty Three "I'll check the air," Alex offered. He closed his eyes, inhaling deeply but after a moment, he frowned. "It's everywhere. The whole damn forest reeks of magic." I clenched my fists. The air was thick with enchantment, making it hard to separate scents. My senses were on high alert, too high, every little rustle and shift in the wind pulling my attention in a different direction.

Eira was right-1 was too distracted.

I took a slow breath, pressing a hand to my chest.

Focus, Stormi. Filter out the noise.

I closed my eyes and reached inward, searching for my wolf.

The familiar presence stirred, warm and steady beneath my skin.

Trust me, she murmured.

I did.

When I opened my eyes again, the forest felt different. The overwhelming noise faded into the background, and instead of a chaotic blur, the world sharpened. And that was when I felt it.

Something was wrong in the air.

A slight ripple in the magic.

"We need to go east," I said firmly.

Elijah tilted his head. "Are you sure?" "Yes." They didn't question me.

We moved as a unit, our steps careful but swift, weaving through the dense undergrowth. The deeper we went, the colder the air became. Not natural cold- this was something else, something unnatural.

Then- A shadow flickered just beyond the trees.

My heart pounded. "There." We moved instantly, spreading out, cutting off any escape. But as we approached, the shadow melted into the darkness.

Damn.

"It's fast," Isaiah murmured. His shadows curled protectively around him, tendrils waiting to strike.

"We can't just chase it in circles," Austin said. "We need a plan." I exhaled, forcing myself to think. We needed to trap it.

Chapter Eighty Three "The wraith moves through shadows, right?" I said. "So what if we force it into the light?" Alex grinned. "I like the way you think." He raised his hand, a spark of fire flickering to life. He tossed the flforward, and instantly, the darkness around us lurched, recoiling from the sudden brightness.

The wraith hissed.

I caught a glimpse of it—a swirling, shapeless thing, its form constantly shifting between smoke and solid.

It tried to retreat, but Isaiah was faster. His shadows lashed out, not to trap it-but to cut off its escape.

The wraith twisted, darting in the only direction left-toward me.

My wolf surged forward, instincts sharper than ever.

As the wraith lunged, I didn't back down. Instead, I let go, allowing my wolf's instincts to fully take control. My hands moved on their own, and just as the creature reached me, I dropped low and struck.

Not with claws.

Not with fire.

With energy.

A pulse of pure lunar power burst from my palms, colliding with the wraith.

The creature screeched, its body flickering wildly. But I hadn't hurt it-I had only disrupted its form.

Elijah took the opportunity. Moving in a blur, he appeared behind the wraith, his energy wrapping around it like a net. With one final snap, the shadow stilled, held firmly in place.

The forest went silent.

For a long moment, none of us spoke.

Then Alex let out a low whistle. "Okay, damn, Stormi." Austin chuckled. "You went full Alpha mode." I blinked, my heart still racing. I..... I had.

1 had trusted my instincts completely.

And I had won.

0 Eira's voice broke through the quiet. "Not bad."

I turned, startled. I hadn't even return, she noticed her return, she stood at the edge of the clearing, arms crossed, an approving look in her sharp eyes.

"Tracking a wraith is no small feat," e she said. "But controlling the moment of capture? That takes instinct." Pride swelled in my chest.

Chapter Eighty Three "You all passed," she continued. "But Stormi-you led this hunt. Your senses brought you here. You're finally learning to trust your wolf." I met her gaze, standing a little taller.

"Yes," I said quietly. "I am."

Elijah moved to stand beside me, his golden eyes filled with admūration. e "We all knew you were strong, but this? This was something else." My mates nodded, each one looking atwith pride.

And for the first tin a long time...

I believed in myself, too.

I was ready.

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