Chapter 75 AURORA Yes , I said .


    I want to sec .


    I couldnt exin what happened after that all the sights , sounds , and sensations that went through my mind .


    It was like .


    feeling the universe expand inside my own head .


    Like being able to touch stars or see each tiny grain of sand on a beach .


    I saw Piper and Connall , still cursed in the infirmary .


    I saw myself stand beside them .


    Touch a hand to their wounds .


    The scar on my chest glowed , and they opened their eyes .


    This is power , the darkness whispered .


    It will be yours .


    And when it is … Another image shed through my mind .


    This time of the barred iron door to a cage swinging wide .


    Inside , there was nothing but darkness .


    You see ? I whipped around .


    It was the clone of myself reappeared .


    She was still smirking , perfect and poised with her pale hair slicked back in a long waterfall of a ponytail .


    You were molded for this , she said .


    Chapter 75 2/5 But what aboutst time ? I thought Id be chosen then .


    Instead , it was Evelyn .


    I couldnt keep the sad bitterness from my voice .


    My double gave me a wink , then held a closed hand out in front of her , like she wanted to show me something in her palm .


    Just remember , when the timees , that you know who you serve .


    I leaned close .


    Her fingers opened .


    Shadows leaped out , spearing straight for the scar the monster beneath the Reed pack house had left just to the right of my heart .


    I woke , wing at my chest .


    I pulled my shirt cor down , knowing Id see the wound dark with corruption , the curse spreading … But it wasnt .


    It was the same as before , a gray circle with faded branching gray veins around it .


    I drew heaving breaths and looked around my office .


    It had been a dream .


    Everything from the time Id seen my double had been a dream .


    Waking up the first time was only an illusion … Wasnt it ? The memories Id seen were part of me now , still there through that door that had been flung wide .


    I cringed away from them .


    Id been so much happier believing I Chapter 75 3/5 was only who Id been since I married Dane .


    I thought my identity was simple : I was a victim of abuse , neglected and unloved , and Id risen above that to be something better .


    But in reality , there had been so much more .


    I was still exactly who I thought I was … but maybe Id participated in my own unmaking .


    Troubled .


    I pushed up from my desk and walked to the window .


    Dawn had passed .


    The sun shone on the field where Blue Ridge wolves were already out , training .


    Some as humans , some as wolves .


    The ones strong enough to have a lycan form were the biggest and most terrifying .


    Wolves .


    My wolf .


    I hadnt been able to remember her at all .


    Now that I did , I couldnt help but wonder if her death had been a mercy .


    Shed been so weak .


    I closed my eyes at the pain of the thought and turned away .


    Another part of the dream lingered with me .


    The part where Id seen myself healing Danes family .


    Could it be true ? I had to know .


    I left my suit of rooms , heading for the infirmary .


    I didnt even realize Id left the ne with the pearl pendant -the one that was supposed to be used by the chosen of the goddess behind .


    Chapter 75 4/5 When I got to the infirmary , only Celia was there .


    She smiled at At least it was her here , and not one of the wolves who hated me .


    She was preparing first aid kits and didnt say anything to me as I walked over and approached Connalls bed .


    I looked down at him , rubbing my fingers nervously against my palms .


    I want to try something , I whispered to him .


    Im not sure it will work .


    I was so confused by the dream .


    It told me I was chosen , but it showed me all the darkness of my past .


    Why ? Could the moon goddess want me to know where I came from , so I didnt repeat my mistakes ? I wanted that to be true , but even as I thought it , other thoughts moved beneath the surface of my conscious mind .


    Thoughts I couldnt even bring myself to acknowledge .


    What if the moon goddess wasnt the only god like entity in the universe ? And what if the other one wasnt like her .


    What if that was what I was destined to serve ? I gritted my teeth and dismissed the thoughts .


    I took a shaking breath and held my hand , palm down , over Connalls body .


    My hand trembled .


    Chapter 75 5/5 A tiny voice , silvery as a song and soft nothing like anything Id experienced in my dreams seemed to flit through the back of my mind .


    Dont , Aurora .


    You arent ready .


    Wait for me … But it was so quiet , I wasnt even sure Id heard it at all .


    So , I took a breath , then pressed my hand onto Connalls chest , over his wound .


    Power raced between us , connecting us .


    I could feel him , hiding and lost inside his own mind .


    Terrified .


    Then my power reached out and mped its teeth around his soul .


    And it started to consume him .


    In the bed , Connalls body jerked .


    Dark energy started to flow from the wound on his chest into the scar on mine .


    I felt strength .


    But Connall opened his eyes and started to scream .


    I yanked back , but I couldnt pull my hand away !