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BEYOND YOUR REACH CHAPTER 65
The ground shook violently as Marcus’s device triggered a series of explosions beneath the compound. Leon and Haron barely had time to brace themselves before the floor buckled, sending them stumbling as the room was engulfed in chaos. Dust and debris filled the air, choking their lungs and making it impossible to see more than a few feet in front of them.“Get down!” Haron shouted, diving behind a large wooden table as chunks of ceiling rained down.Leon barely managed to throw himself behind a toppled bookshelf as the building continued to quake. The deafening sound of metal and concrete tearing apart reverberated through the room, drowning out everything else. It felt like the entire compound was coming down around them.Through the haze of dust, Leon could just make out Marcus, still standing in the center of the room, a twisted smile on his face. Blood was seeping from the wound Haron had inflicted, but Marcus seemed unaffected, his eyes gleaming with something far more dangerous
BEYOND YOUR REACH CHAPTER 66
The night air was thick with tension, as Leon and Haron stared at the smoking remains of the compound. Dust settled in the ruins behind them, but neither could shake the feeling that this was only the beginning. The escape of Marcus was a ticking bomb, and they had little time before it exploded in their faces.Haron glanced at Leon, his expression filled with determination but also concern. "We should regroup," Haron said. "Figure out our next step. Marcus has the advantage now."Leon ran a hand through his hair, his mind still racing. “He always seems to be two steps ahead. But we’ll catch him.” He paused, eyes narrowing. “This time, we need to be smarter.”A low hum filled the air, and a sleek black vehicle pulled up from the shadows, its tinted windows glinting under the moonlight. Leon’s heart sank when he recognized it.“Reinforcements,” Haron said, though the words didn’t carry the relief they should have.The door to the vehicle swung open, and out stepped Lucia, her face set
BEYOND YOUR REACH CHAPTER 67
The road stretched out like a dark ribbon under the moonlit sky as Leon, Haron, and Lucia traveled deeper into the heart of the forest. Silence hung between them, each of them lost in their thoughts as they neared their destination—an ancient place where the witches were said to gather. The tension was palpable, knowing the danger that awaited them.“The witches,” Leon muttered, his hands gripping the seat as the vehicle sped over uneven terrain. He couldn’t help but recall the stories he had heard about them—how they were feared for their magic, their unpredictable nature, and their deadly power. “Are we sure they’ll even help us?”Lucia’s eyes remained fixed ahead, her expression as cold and calculated as ever. “They have no love for Marcus. That’s our leverage. But we have to be careful. The witches don’t trust outsiders.”“Especially not us,” Haron added. “Werewolves and witches haven’t exactly been on friendly terms.”“Which is why you’ll let me do the talking,” Lucia said, glanc
BEYOND YOUR REACH CHAPTER 68
The pact with the witches weighed heavily on Leon as they made their way back to the pack's territory. The moon hung low in the sky, casting long shadows across the forest floor. Lucia remained silent, her gaze distant, clearly lost in thought. Haron, too, seemed uneasy, his brow furrowed as they sped through the twisting roads.“We’ve crossed a line,” Leon muttered, more to himself than to anyone else.Lucia didn’t respond, but her knuckles whitened as she gripped the steering wheel. Haron, sitting in the back, finally broke the silence.“You know that favor will cost us dearly,” Haron said, his voice low. “Witches never ask for something without expecting a heavy price.”“I know,” Lucia said sharply, her eyes never leaving the road ahead. “But we had no other choice. Marcus is closing in on the Heartstone, and we’re running out of time.”Leon leaned back, his thoughts churning. The Heartstone was more than just a powerful relic—it was a piece of ancient magic, one that could alter t
BEYOND YOUR REACH CHAPTER 69
The air was thick with tension as Leon made his way back to his quarters. The meeting with the witches, the revelations about the Heartstone, and the looming threat of Marcus weighed heavily on his mind. He couldn’t shake the feeling that something darker was stirring beneath the surface.As he opened the door to his room, the familiar scent of cedarwood and earth filled the air. It was meant to be comforting, a reminder of home. But tonight, it did little to soothe his nerves. He collapsed onto the edge of the bed, his mind spinning with the possibilities. How could they defeat Marcus when he was always one step ahead?A knock at the door jolted him from his thoughts."Come in," he called, already knowing who it was.The door creaked open to reveal Haron, his face set in a grim expression. His presence was always a grounding force for Leon, but tonight, something seemed different. There was a tightness in Haron’s features, a hesitation that hadn’t been there before.“We need to talk,
BEYOND YOUR REACH CHAPTER 70
The following morning, Leon woke to a pale, gray dawn. The unease from the previous night still clung to him like a shadow, refusing to fade with the light of day. He dressed quickly, the conversation with Haron playing on repeat in his mind. Lucia—a traitor? It seemed inconceivable, but Haron’s suspicions couldn’t be ignored.Leon left his quarters and made his way to the pack’s common hall. The air was cool, the morning dew still fresh on the grass outside, but inside the hall, a tense energy lingered. Word had spread about Marcus’s increasing power, and the entire pack was on edge. No one dared voice it aloud, but Leon knew they all feared the same thing: that the enemy was gaining the upper hand.As he entered, he spotted Lucia standing near the far wall, speaking quietly with a few pack members. Her back was to him, her posture as poised and confident as ever. For a moment, Leon hesitated, watching her from across the room. She looked so normal, so familiar. Could she really be h
BEYOND YOUR REACH CHAPTER 71
The tension between Leon and Lucia had eased slightly after their conversation, but an unshakable sense of urgency remained. The witches’ deception, the looming threat of Marcus, and the possible existence of a traitor in their midst meant there was no time for hesitation. Leon knew that every moment spent trying to uncover the truth could be a step closer to the downfall of their pack.Later that day, Leon found himself pacing in the meeting room, waiting for the other pack leaders to arrive. He had summoned them to discuss the growing concerns—the witches, the traitor, and their weakening defenses. Amira had promised to join him, armed with whatever information she had uncovered regarding the witches’ magic, but she hadn’t arrived yet. His mind whirled with the possibilities of what could go wrong.When the door finally opened, Haron, Jeremy, and Zania entered first, their faces etched with the same grim determination Leon felt. They took their seats around the large table, exchangi
BEYOND YOUR REACH CHAPTER 72
Leon stepped out of the meeting room, his mind heavy with the revelations Amira had brought to light. The concept of a blood sacrifice to control the Heartstone was unthinkable, yet the fact remained—Marcus had found a way to exploit its power. He needed to gather his thoughts before taking any further action.As he walked through the packhouse corridors, the weight of leadership pressed down on him. Every decision, every misstep could mean the difference between survival and destruction for his people. His heart pounded with the urgency of the situation, but he knew they had to move carefully. Marcus was a cunning adversary, and one wrong move could trigger a disaster.He pushed open the door to his office and found Amira waiting inside. She had been poring over the ancient texts, still seeking an alternative to the witches’ dangerous bargain. Her eyes were rimmed with exhaustion, but her determination was unwavering.“We can’t rely on this, Amira,” Leon said as he took a seat across