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prepared for whatever awaited us in Talos. His words only fueled my anxiety, leavingmore unsettled than

before.

Draven has just informedthat we will be heading to Talos after Christmas, and he emphasized that we need

to be

prepared for anything, I relay to my brothers.

“Do you think the King will refuse us entry?” Conner questions.

| shrug, uncertain. “While we have never had any issues with his tribe, our recent seclusion may have rubbed

him the wrong way. And | can’t shake the feeling of tension between him and Avery at our Prom. Could his

dragon have been the

one that attacked her as a child?

Clint lets out a heavy sigh. “I hope not, for Avery's sake. She's just starting to adjust to being with us. King James

is twelve

years her senior and likely much stricter with women than we are.”

Clint makes a valid point. King James is known for his strictness, his unwavering authority, and his immense

power. |

refuse to let him break Avery, especially now that she is finally finding comfort in her own skin and with her

dragon.

Clint

The words that Cassius just uttered have struck fear into my very core. The mere mention of King James sends

shivers

down my spine. | have yet to hear a single favorable thing about him. It matters not that he may have taken Tim

under

his wing, for Avery is not a possession to be owned. She is a treasure, yes, but one that must willingly choose her

keeper.

Do | revel in testing her limits? Absolutely. But | also understand the importance of respecting her boundaries

and

consent. | highly doubt that King James possesses such understanding, especially considering his track record

with women. We must prepare for the worst and have a backup plan in place. The stakes are too high to leave

anything to

chance.

Donn, the towering leader of the Ravens who aided us, held a special fondness for Avery. | pondered the idea of

convincing him to join us on our journey to Talos, in hopes that his dark power could help control Typhon, the

ruthless

dragon of King James. | look at my brothers and say, “I need to go to that library in the human world.” The library

at the

college where Avery discovered that mysterious book beckoned toand it could hold the answers | seek.

My brothers agreed with a silent nod. We decided to tell Avery we were shopping for her Christmas gifts, though |

despised deceiving her. | bore the burden of keeping her worry at bay, with Cassius understanding my plight.

Conner,

however, hesitated.

“What if we uncover something we're not prepared for?” Conner’s voice quivered with anxiety.

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“I am counting on it,” | replied confidently. | was determined to unravel the secrets of Talos, even if it meant

delving into multiple resources. | sensed that the answers we sought had been within our reach all along.

**Conner**

| am filled with an overwhelming sense of anxiety. The source of my unease stems from my deep love for Avery.

My

feelings for her are so intense that | would willingly sacrifice my own life for hers. She is my everything, my

reason for

being in this world.

As | navigate through this tumultuous journey, | can’t help but feel like we are characters in a complex video

game. Uncertain of who our allies are and with only a vague understanding of the dangers that lie ahead. There

is no cheat

code or guide to assist us on this treacherous path. Perhaps | should seek counsel from Tim. Despite my

brothers’

disapproval of him, | see a reflection of myself in him. | believe he may be Trisha’s mate. His display of

remarkable selfcontrol speaks volumes about his character. | am indifferent to his Balans lineage, as | sense that

he may be one of the

few virtuous ones, much like Avery, who is the epitof all that is good in the Naga kingdom.

| firmly believe that Avery should never be left alone. Draven must accompany her when we venture into the

human world. Trisha and Rory can also provide companionship for Avery in our absence. As for Rory, my feelings

are conflicted.

Despite Clint’s fondness for her, | harbor a deep sense of mistrust. There is an air of secrecy surrounding her, a

secret so

significant that it givespause. Furthermore, her status as a werewolf only adds to my unease. Werewolves

are known

for their unwavering loyalty to their Alpha, willing to carry out any order, even if it means facing a dragon in

battle. This

blind allegiance is something | despise about werewolves. Their leaders prefer to observe from the safety of their

opulent

mansions, indifferent to the carnage unfolding before them as they sip on their scotch. In this tumultuous world

of

supernatural beings, trust is a rare commodity. And with Rory, that trust remains elusive.

We must refrain from allowing any new individuals to enter our lives at this time. The threat of rats looms large,

as our

parents have warned us. | must delve into the history books detailing the Cora Tribe in search of answers, though

they

may prove to be as elusive as a needle in a haystack.

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