Chapter 19 Her Intuition
“Honesty whispers, “Don’t get pricked by the thorns of lie.“–Angelica Hopes
Phoebe
Evil is a living entity. It coils around the hearts of good men and <b>women</b>, infecting their purity with abysmal ckness. It has <b>a </b>scent, taste, sound, sensation, and look. The evil within them can sway one who vowed to live their life on the <b>path </b>of righteousness.
The taste is <b>vile</b>. Itnds <b>on </b>my tongue the moment I step foot on Zircon Moon territory. No doubt Osiris influence stained the air with the wolves <b>unaware </b>of the wickedness taking refuge with their families. It slithers between the cracks, waiting to strike.
Like a snake.
Convincing Alpha Anthony to allow me to <b>leave </b>for Nevada was a challenge. It made sense <b>not </b>to trust me. I did sneak away without <b>his </b>permission <bst </b>time and subsequently got abducted. With any developments involving the situation, I am to let him know.
The kidnapping is still fresh in my mind. The scent of fire, the violent grabbing, the lust for my power to use for evil’s selfish gains–I remember all. But things have been getting better. Endo has been a big help in my recovery, and I can’t thank him enough. Healing is a process. I need to remember that.
I met Alpha Neron and Kiya at the front steps where they led me to the office. How can they move about <b>so </b><b>easily</b>? The density of the darkness in the air made breathing difficult, but I somehow managed. One can’t <b>see </b><b>it</b><b>; </b>only feel it. Activity is buzzing about throughout the hallways and foyer, but it doesn’t bring joy because a threat lurks. Darkness ising.
And I can see it in some individuals. The perks of being Hecate’s avatar: my intuitiveness is high<b>, </b>and my third<b>–</b><b>cye </b><b>is </b>always open.
“Thank you foring in on short notice, Miss Phoebe.” <b>Alpha </b>Neron spoke<b>, </b>opening the door for our entry. I sat in the main chair and Kiya sat in <b>the </b>spare beside me. Therge bag I <b>carry </b>settles between my ankles. “I hope we didn’t keep you away <b>from </b>anything important.”
“Luckily, today is my free day.” I smile warmly. “I spent the better part of my week getting disced families. limated into <b>Ga </b>Moon. I’m afraid the attacks on <b>packs </b>haven’t ceased. I fear <b>the </b><b>worst</b>.”
Judging by the forlorn look on Neron’s face, he, too, <b>is </b><b>aware</b>. <b>Packs </b>in the Tri–state area aren’t the only <b>ones </b>affected. It’s been spreading. No doubt by the cult <b>that </b>captured Kiya and me. Osiris is their leader. What pleasure is he gaining from this?
“But!” I <b>perk </b>up. “The families <b>are </b><b>content </b>with their new home. That’s what matters to me.” Clearing <b>my </b><b>throat</b>, I lean <b>back </b>in my chair. “Now, about Osiris. <b>Have </b>either of you notice the weight of the air? It’s heavier
-a direct effect of <b>him </b>skulking about.”
“Galen <b>mentioned </b>that earlier,” Kiya acknowledges.
“Mhm. This is <b>a </b>dire situation. I don’t know why Osiris wants you, Kiya. The logical answer is that he’s after your power, but I fear it could be more.”
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Chapter 19 – Her
“What makes you say that?”
“If Osiris wanted you just for power, he wouldn’t have allowed you to escape the asylum,” I answer honestly. “There’s more he wants. Maybe…with the pack itself.”
“My pack did nothing to this madman.” Alpha Neron retorts. “Yesterday was the first I’ve heard of him. Miss Phoebe, what could happen if he continues to linger?”
I give my answer some thought. “Darkness is a tricky thing. Everyone has it. However, it’s our decision if we let it conquer us. Osiris is an avatar; one of darkness. And darkness corrupts. This must be dealt with to keep your pack and yourselves safe. And to expose <b>your </b>traitor.”
“And you think it’s Odessa,” Kiya spoke with a slight scowl on her face. “As much as I hate her, is she capable of betraying her pack?”
“You never know what someone is truly capable of when the circumstances are right,” I exin, tapping my fingers on my thigh. “There’s evil surrounding that woman. I could see it clear as day through the video–call. My intuition never lies. Even if she isn’t the traitor, there’s no doubt the path she’s walking is dangerous. I wouldn’t trust her as far as I can throw her. How is she mated to Darien and yet, still pines for Neron?”
Alpha Neron answers with a heavy sigh. “She and I were in a rtionship. A serious one, but we were together <b>for </b>the wrong reasons. Reasons that blinded me to the truth. I cut her loose. Delta Darien is a good man. Lately, however, both have been nasty towards Kiya.”
“Darien?” Kiya <b>nods</b>, dismayed. There’s no way. Darien and Kiya are best friends. To think that he could turn her back on her is unfathomable. This couldn’t be a coincidence. A woman still after the heart of her first love is bound by the mate bond to another. Yet<b>, </b>he turns against his best friend, who is the woman the Alpha
wants?
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kind of love–rectangle insanity is this?
“All I can say is monitor Odessa.” The gravity lining my tone is intense enough for them both to grasp. “She isn’t to be trusted. And with Osiris silently wreaking havoc, there’s no doubt that he has a hand in this. My intuition says the traitor is that woman, but without legitimate proof. I’m not risking the chance to condemn
an innocent woman to a crime she didn’tmit.”
“That wouldn’t be a problem. She hates me and finds every opportunity to remind me I’m pathetic. And Darien is along in her <b>crazy </b>ride.” Kiya’s brown eyes look into my purple, almost pleading with me. “Could we expose Odessa? Maybe you can do a spell or a ritual topel her?”
I smirk. “I don’t think a spell is necessary. <b>Evil </b>and deception will be exposed on its own. I don’t need topel her to reveal herself. Odessa will expose herself as a traitor if she is one. She’s after the Alpha’s heart but sees you <b>as </b>an obstacle. Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned–but, it is also in that fury where she’ll make a mistake. She doesn’t seem like the careful type. Unfortunately, that’ll make her the perfect target for Osiris‘ maniption.”
“You sound confident. They could be working together.” Alpha Neron mutters. His face contorts in growing anger. Knowing that one of your own has potentially betrayed you must be a hard thing to cope with. I’ve had people betray my trust, but never to this extent.
“<b>Yes</b>. Therefore, you both need to tread carefully around her. There’s no telling what she can do. There’s no telling what Osiris can do.”
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“Yeah.” Patting her thighs once<b>, </b><b>she </b>hopped <b>on </b>her heels. There’s more in her mind that’s bothering her–1 can see it on her face, but it’s clear that she doesn’t want to talk about it.
Kiya is secretive, sometimes. I wish she was more open. I wish she understands how much she means to people.
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<b>Odessa</b><b>.</b>
She shot me an offended look as my presence insulted her. Through my third–eye, I see ck ooze dripping from her pores. It caresses her like a mother to a child. This confirms it. Odessa is the traitor and for the first time in a long time, fury bubbles within me.
Does <b>she </b>know the consequences of her actions?!
“You’re in my <b>way</b>, witch.” She snarls. “How long will you y the little puppy dog to that wretched bitch? She brings <b>nothing </b>but <b>cmity </b>and yet, you’re helping her?” A <b>cackle </b><b>escaped </b>her <b>cupid</b>–bow lips. “Let’s see how long it takes before she drags you in her madness,”
“I should say the same to you since you’re but <b>a </b><bpdog </b>to a demon.” Within seconds, <b>I </b>have her <b>pinned </b>to the wall with my magic. Arms spread and her body frozen. I stalk up to her like a lion to <b>a </b>gazelle, my <b>nose </b>ring
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I’ve seen enough.
Separating, I continue to glower at the cowering woman. “I know what you are. You’re a selfish woman buried deep underneath your insanity that the costs of your actions are blind to you. Don’t think you can hide the truth from me, Odessa Rossi. You’re a traitor to your kind and a heartless being to think <b>that </b>selling your
<b>soul </b>to a monster will help get what you want. And you y with <b>the </b>heart of Darien? You’re as delusional as the corrupt witches!”
“I’ll leave you with parting words. Continue down this path and you’ll lose more than you gained. Mess with my friend Kiya, and I’ll cast down the wrath of the goddess unlike you’ve ever seen before. You have <b>no </b>idea what I do to people who deserve it.”
I drop Odessa <b>callously </b>onto the ground and turn my back on her. <b>Her </b><b>presence </b>offends me. Without another word, I leave her in the empty corridor to think upon my words.
Your treachery won’t go unnoticed, Odessa.