Chapter 109: THE WITCH’S GAMBIT
Chapter 109: The Witch’s Gambit
The Harvester’s massive form blocked out the sun as it dropped toward the barrier dome.
Captured supernatural beings huddled below, their frightened faces turned skyward. Among them, Jace struggled against his chains, blood dripping from fresh cuts.
Liana felt her heart breaking as she watched him. The mate bonds were broken, but her love for the triplets burned brighter than ever.
"Sixty seconds until feeding commences," the Council voice announced again. "We need a miracle," Darius muttered, checking his guns. That’s when Celeste stepped forward.
"Actually," she said, her voice cutting through the chaos, "we need magic." Everyone turned to stare at her.
The former Beta’s daughter who had once tried to steal Liana’s fate now stood with something glowing in her hands – an ancient crystal that pulsed with dark energy.
"You have got to be kidding me," Death growled. "Now you want to help?" "I’ve been helping all along," Celeste answered calmly.
"Who do you think has been feeding material to the resistance? Who warned the Portland Wolves about the first raid?" Liana’s eyes widened. "That was you?"
"Surprise." Celeste’s smile was bitter. "Turns out losing everything you thought you wanted gives you a new perspective on what actually matters."