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Clare gritted her teeth. She could barely mutter the incantation at first, but with every next word, her voice became stronger, and grabbing my wrist tighter, she chanted louder and louder.
I could feel my energy leaving me, and after a couple of minutes, I dropped to my knees.
James, do you feel it? The scent?I heard Liam’s voice in my head.
Yeah. I’ll go make a round.James replied, darting into the woods.
“Liam, what’s going on?” I was too weak now, and I couldn’t sense and hear as far as I usually could.
I’m not sure yet, but I think that wolf is nearby.
Fuck. Not now.
And I think there’s someone else here. But don’t worry, if I’m right, then we’ll take care of it.
After another few minutes, I hit the ground. Clare’s hold on me loosened, and she crouched next to me.
“Finn, I can’t take more. I’ll kill you if I do,” she sobbed.
“Keep going,” I muttered.
“I can’t. I promised her I'd keep you alive.”
“Clare, she’s halfway through. She’s in agony. You can’t stop now.”
She’s right, Finn,I heard Liam’s voice. He drew closer, but my view was blurred now, and I could barely see the shape of his big wolf.There isn’t much energy left in you. I can take your place.
You can’t. James might need help, and when Spencer turns, she might attack Clare before I’m able to shift. It will take some time for me to gather my strength back.
Liam didn’t reply, but instead, I heard another familiar, deep male voice.
“I will do it.”
Both Clare and Liam looked back.
Squinting, I traced the voice, and, in the moonlight, I saw the tall, strong shape of a man.
“Alister?” I whispered, having a hard time believing my ears and the unclear image.
“Your powers kept her alive so far. But I’m much more powerful than you.” Alister bent down and picked up the knife from the ground. “I can hear her heartbeat. With my help, she might still make it.” He ran the blade over his palm.
I heaved a breath of relief, and the moment Clare let go of my wrist, my eyes closed.
ChapterTwenty-Two
FINN
I opened my eyes and sat up.
Fuck. I can’t believe I passed out.
I didn’t know how long it lasted, but my healing abilities were doing their job, and I was feeling much better and had most of my energy back.
Clare was still chanting, and it was Alister now who was on his knees in front of the circle. What I saw behind the swaying lights of the candles made me jump to my feet.
Spencer was on her four paws. Her wounds were healing, and I could see dark fur on most parts of her body. She was bouncing back and forth like she was helping her wolf to come forth.
My eyes wide open, my heart beating in my throat, I gaped at her, frozen to my spot, waiting in anticipation for her last kick into the curse’s butt.
