The Shadow Mark Luna; Mated to 7 Identical Alpha Kings

em exuded an atmosphere of lethal intent; their eyes were icy and their motions exact. F

how them what we're made of," and Ka

stinctively, Lois responded, her hands shining with the Shadow Mark's sheer power. T

m back. Though he was still reeling, Lois was already moving, her body

another warrior with brutal efficiency. He ca

. A second fighter rushed in, though, before she could do anything. He

, a burst of energy surged through

ength w

heart raced in her chest; the lack of the Shadow Mark's strength made her feel exposed and defen

barely a whisper as dread began to cl

believe you can use that strengt

access the power, however, produced nothing, nothing but a vo

is, don't let it run your life. You hav

, she looked to him.

nderstanding. You have only been thrown off balance. Y

belly. What if she was unable to? What i

g for battle, so Lois stepped back, and her heart pounded. Though it was c

e said softly. You are m

ly been so known, her breath slowing. Though her hands trembled, she persisted. T

me she was

controlled, and concentrated. Though no longer a wild storm, her hands cr

the dread from earlier replaced by resolve, an

ow we fight," the power in her words as o

ters, toppling them off their feet. Though Lois kept it close, the

ightly admiring, "That's it

her blast of energy, this time focused and direct, with a quick motion.

to understand the change in the fight. Lois could sense it. The mom

e the fight, Kade's voice broke out,

breath coming in quick g

Though the actual tests are only starting, we have won

. She had embraced the darkness within her, but the t

ler's forces, her new powers, and the obligations pressing on her shoulders. Days had passed since the fight; however, her body's tensi

ot sufficient to calm the storm within her. Lois, you have

lways there, but now it seemed like something she could control, something she could use. Th

pered to herself, her voice almost in

have accepted it. Lois, you now lead the Alpha Ki

of him made her shudder down her spine. He'll come for all o

. Stop running. You are correct. The storm is approaching, yet you are

he breeze changed and the leaves rustled. She was no longe

epart the hideout. The air became thick, and she cou

Lois, his gaze narrowin

m, hence stressing her heart. Kade was beside her, his body tight and his gaze searching the horiz

u have discovered your power. This is your battle. Re

one who handled things, but now it was different. She had to be the le

on't run." I will not hide. Thi

ftened and his lips formed a sli

ees trembling in the distance. Tyler's troops were cl

er inner strength, the Shadow Mark, was a curse as well as a blessing. S

way, but Lois was prepared. She was no longer a frightened girl running from her past.

hill where a person stood backlit against th

le

igid and methodical. Lois realised then

every move; this time