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BEYOND YOUR REACH CHAPTER 76
Leon coughed as he staggered to his feet, his limbs heavy with exhaustion. Every fiber of his being screamed at him to stop, to surrender to the crushing power that Marcus wielded. But deep down, the primal wolf within him snarled in defiance. This wasn’t just about him—it was about his pack, about Amira, about everything they stood to lose.“Lucia!” Leon called out, his voice hoarse but urgent. “Can you disrupt the ritual again?”Lucia, still kneeling by the side of the room, her face pale with strain, nodded weakly. “I can try… but it won’t hold for long.”Leon’s mind raced. They needed a new plan—one that didn’t rely solely on brute strength. Marcus’s power was growing with every second the Heartstone remained in his control. If they couldn’t outfight him, they would need to outthink him.Amira, still recovering from Marcus’s attack, struggled to her feet beside Leon. Her dagger was gripped tightly in her hand, her eyes sharp with resolve. “We need to separate him from the Heartsto
BEYOND YOUR REACH CHAPTER 77
The air in the chamber was heavy with the lingering energy of the shattered Heartstone. Dust settled on the ground, casting an eerie stillness over the room that had just moments before been the battleground of life and death. Leon, Amira, and Lucia stood in silence, their bodies trembling from exhaustion and the adrenaline that still coursed through their veins.Amira wiped the sweat from her brow, her chest rising and falling with rapid breaths. She exchanged a look with Leon, her eyes filled with a mixture of relief and concern. “We did it,” she murmured, though the edge of uncertainty in her voice was hard to miss. “But I don’t think this is over.”Leon nodded, his mind still processing the magnitude of what had just happened. Destroying the Heartstone was a major victory, but Marcus still stood—albeit severely weakened. And if the Heartstone's curse truly lingered, as Marcus had warned, they would face more challenges ahead.Lucia, her face pale from the strain of using so much m
BEYOND YOUR REACH CHAPTER 78
Leon, Amira, and Lucia emerged from the chamber, the tension of their recent encounter still clinging to them. As they stepped into the cool night air, Leon's mind was already racing with the next steps they needed to take. Whatever ancient force Marcus had awakened, they were running out of time to stop it."We have to gather the packs," Leon said decisively, his gaze fixed ahead as they made their way through the forest. "We can't face this alone."Amira glanced at him, her expression resolute. "You think they’ll believe us? The packs have never worked together like this. They won’t trust each other, especially not after the tensions Marcus has been stirring.""We don't have a choice," Leon replied. "If we don’t unite them, this thing will destroy everything. They’ll have to listen, whether they like it or not."Lucia, still visibly shaken from the dark memories she had glimpsed in Marcus's mind, remained silent as they walked. She knew Leon was right, but convincing the packs to un
BEYOND YOUR REACH CHAPTER 79
At the break of dawn, Leon, Greg, and a small team of their most trusted warriors made their way north through the dense forest. The early morning mist clung to the trees, making visibility difficult, but their keen senses guided them toward the Northern Pack’s territory. Leon's heart was heavy with the unknown that awaited them. The Northern Pack was a mystery to most of the other packs, known for their isolation and unwillingness to engage in external affairs. But if they were moving south, something big was happening.Greg broke the silence after a few miles. “Do you really think they’ll agree to meet with us?”Leon glanced at him, his expression unreadable. “They’ll meet with us. They don’t have a choice anymore.”As they approached the border of the Northern Pack's land, a deep growl rumbled through the trees. The team immediately halted, their senses heightened. From the shadows, several wolves appeared, their sleek, dark coats nearly blending into the mist. At the front of the
BEYOND YOUR REACH CHAPTER 80
As Leon, Greg, and their team left the Northern Pack’s territory, the gravity of their new mission weighed heavily on their minds. The revelation about the ancient seals had shifted the entire scope of their conflict. No longer was this a simple war between packs, but a battle for survival against an enemy that had existed for centuries.The forest was eerily quiet as they made their way back to the Blue Moon Pack. Leon glanced at Greg, his closest confidant, and saw the same determination reflected in his eyes.“We’re in over our heads, aren’t we?” Greg muttered, his brow furrowed in thought.Leon sighed. “It seems like that. But what choice do we have? We need to find the seals and protect them. If we fail, it’s the end of everything. The packs, the humans, the entire world. We can’t let that happen.”Greg nodded, his expression hardening. “We’ll need more than just our pack for this. The other packs will have to join us, and that’s going to be the hardest part.”Leon knew Greg was
BEYOND YOUR REACH CHAPTER 81
Leon considered Iris's words, realizing who she was talking about. An enigmatic figure, known as the Seer, lived in isolation at the borderlands between the packs. Few had seen him, and those who had described him as a recluse, speaking only in cryptic messages. It was rumored he had the power to see beyond time and space—perfect for finding the ancient seals.Leon frowned. “If we’re truly going to protect the seals, we don’t have a choice. I’ll go find the Seer.”Iris’s gaze hardened. “You shouldn’t go alone. The path to his territory is dangerous, and if anyone’s watching us, they’ll know what we’re up to. We’ll need to be prepared for trouble.”Leon thought for a moment. “You’re right. I’ll take Greg and two others with me. I’ll need warriors who can handle themselves if anything goes wrong.”The pack prepared quickly, selecting the two warriors best suited for the journey: Orion, known for his keen senses and tactical mind, and Elara, a swift scout with extensive knowledge of the
BEYOND YOUR REACH CHAPTER 82
As dawn broke over the horizon, casting warm hues of orange and gold across the landscape, Leon and his team returned to their pack’s territory with newfound resolve. The knowledge they had gained from the Seer weighed heavily on their minds. The urgency of their quest pressed down on them like a thick fog, shrouding any thoughts of comfort or ease.Gathering the pack, Leon relayed the Seer’s message. “The first seal lies in the Shadow Caverns beneath the Western Pack. We must leave immediately if we’re to reach it before it’s too late.”The murmurs of concern swept through the crowd, but Leon raised a hand to silence them. “I know the dangers we face, but the fate of our world hangs in the balance. We cannot afford to hesitate.”Iris stepped forward, her expression resolute. “I will gather supplies and reinforce our defenses. If we’re going to confront whatever guards the seal, we need to be prepared for anything.”Leon nodded, appreciating her leadership. “We’ll need to move fast, b
BEYOND YOUR REACH CHAPTER ONE
LONG LIVE FOR BETTER FOR WORSE. Leon Bennett wiped the grease off his hands and set his ass down on the bench beside him, a hard metal hitting hard, echoing through the empty garage. He looked at the clock on the wall. “Midnight. Again.” He sighed, knowing Clara would be asleep by the time he got home. Their conversations had become shorter, their dinners colder. Tonight, though, something felt different. A sharp pain hit him hard from his chest to his stomach as he arranged his work space ready to go home. Stepped out to close his workshop. When Leon opened the door to their humble but elegant apartment, Clara was waiting for him in the low lit living room. She was still in her chef's uniform, her face was filled with irritation and something else he couldn't quite place. The TV was on, but the volume was muted. Clara stared at him as if she were assessing a problem that needed solving."You're late," she said, her voice was cold as winter entering the room. "I had to…i had to fin