Alpha Leo and the Heart of Fire

112. The Cave

LEO.

I turn when Raihana, Delsanra and Liam show up, and a part of me wonders why Dante didn’t come inside the caverns; I have a strong feeling it is something to do with the balance or some shit. He has kept a lot of Judah’s men at bay. From the mind link, I know there are more than just werewolves

out there.

I push the thoughts away as Liam places his

hand on the entrance in front of us and the

other two read the inscriptions.

“It’s several sealing spells… from what I can

make out, and what we know is, only those with Endora’s powers within them can

unlock it…” Delsanra murmurs with a frown.

A wave of power radiates off Liam, and I feel it hit back, forcing us all back. He jerks his hand back, and I can feel his anger. “Even

last time it repelled me…” He murmurs in frustration.

“Well then, how about you leave this to the ladies.” Raihana says, winking at Liam, as she steps forward.

“Of course. Go right ahead.” He says, stepping back and letting her pass.

“I’m her descendant, maybe it’ll work,” Raihana remarks, touching the stone. She frowns, but I feel the same force push us back, although it’s less this time. She mutters a curse before wrinkling her nose and brushing her hand clean.

Delsanra frowns. “But you don’t really hold Endora’s powers… I cut that tether. There has to be a way.”

“Obviously. Judah’s in there, Azura’s scent is faint, but I smelt it, they’re here.” I say, my eyes falling on something on the floor.

I crouch down, my heart racing when I pick up a chain that is half covered in dust and

dirt. I brush it off and stand up. It’s broken, as if it had been torn from her neck in the struggle, but it’s the exact same necklace Azura was wearing before I left her for the takeover.

“Is it hers?” Liam asks quietly. I nod, clenching my jaw and slip it into my pocket.

There’s hope and there’s fucking pain. We are close, yet so fucking far.

“No harm in trying, but if we need Endora’s actual power and that’s the case, then how did Judah get in there? How about we try to use force? How damn strong was she? Like she’s been dead for decades, can she just stop being a damn nuisance?!” Raihana says with frustration, stepping back before she begins chanting something. Runes begin glowing along her hands and arms, and her hair is floating around her. 2

Delsanra takes a deep breath, and I see her shift, it isn’t a big change, as her cheekbones become more refined, her lashes are thicker,

and she looks… prettier. Her eyes are bright red and her nails have grown. 2

Power radiates off both women as Liam

raises his own hand, a blue aura blasting

from his hands and at the door. All three

powers mix as they focus on the entrance.

I frown as I scan the area. The entire ceiling and walls are shaking. Whatever is going up there, was affecting the entire foundation of this place.

We need to move fast. How did Judah get in there? He didn’t have that kind of power, so

how…

There has to be a fucking way.

The runes and engravings on the stone seem to emanate a dark energy. I can feel it, the potent evil of this place. I scan the entrance.

once again, wondering if Judah knows we are here. Would he try to harm her further?

I’m waiting, on fucking edge, fearing the pain that may return if he harms Azura.

Focus Leo…

I crouch down, looking at the runes along

the bottoms. A certain inscription at the bottom catches my attention. I frown. Was that there moments ago?

“Can either of you read what it says right here?” I ask, pointing to it.

Raihana glances at me, her eyes blazing.

“That wasn’t there…” She says, her power eases up before she crouches down. “The key is within the darkness.”

The women exchange looks, “Any spell come to mind?” Delsanra asks, both

Liam tilts his head and snaps his

tend to lack at

if we need to think outside

as Raihana looks at him

disguised insult.”

haughtily, standing up.

if the message at the bottom is an actual statement and

out.

we need….

you mean?”

got in. He is a fucking evil bastard. Maybe it’s those who have darkness within them who can open this shit?” I say, each passing moment feeling like years. I need to

“My demon side…

rumbles again, and I faintly hear an explosion

I can

quietly. We all have it… and I had let mine fester for years… sure I have let it go now, but it

join in, and I place my hand on the stone. Instead of forcing

the darkest, most bitter thoughts inside of me. The anger and resentment I had built over the years, I let it come

reasoning that Azura helped me see. Liam snarls and

force slam him back.

club…” Raihana

within me,

Liam says, frowning. 1

just not

be

thick layer and

the left. From the corner of my eye, I

Liam step forward both with their power at the ready

werewolves run at them.

ceiling shake violently,

down on us.

the place doesn’t collapse. Go easy on the

shudders and we both

the entrance begins to

glance back at Liam and Raihana to

Liam growls as suddenly an explosion goes

around us like a shield,

rushes past

thing that hits

and her emotions.

just in time to see Judah spin around, his eyes blazing

hisses. “How did you get

A wave of relief washes over me

voice, but I don’t turn, both her and Corrado’s scents giving me the strength I didn’t know I needed. The three

dread that had been weighing

ease up.

family is

may have only been five

have been taken, but it was far

fucking long.

of you to join

Judah sneers, circling me.

sense his unease. He wasn’t expecting anyone to

probably not

feel pretty nice.” My eyes flash as I look at him.

fucking die. This time…

fucking messed with… which is a thousand fucking

my eyes go to Azura. She’s on

shield encases them. The bruises on her make my blood boil

a state, she is

our pups.

second and I give her

girl.’ I say through the

a beat and although

reply, I know she’s heard

attention snaps back to Judah in time to see his gaze fleetingly linger

of here tonight, and it isn’t going to be you.” Judah

we put that

I growl venomously.

cockily and

will vanish when he finds out

need

shield flicker, but no matter

fucking want to go over to her,

to deal