The world blurred, colors twisting and warping before snapping back into focus. My stomach lurched as my feet hit solid ground, and I stumbled forward, gripping the side of the car for support. The sharp scent of rain filled my nostrils, mixing with something sweeter–pastries?
I gripped the car door, my stomach still queasy from the teleportation. Around me, my mates were also gathering their bearings, each reacting to our sudden relocation in their own way.
I blinked, my breath catching as I took in the
- us.
Paris
The Eiffel Tower stood tall in the distance, its golden lights shimmering against the dark sky. The streets were alive with the chatter of pedestrians, the hum of traffic, and the occasional laughter from couples strolling hand in hand. A light drizzle had dampened the cobblestone sidewalks, and I could see people ducking into warm cafés, escaping the cool night air.
Alex groaned beside me.
“Paris?” he muttered, running a hand through his already messy hair as if that wouldhelp somehow with his dizziness. “Great. First Slovenia, now Paris. Do you think we’ll end up in Egypt next?”
Austin gave him a sideways look. “You’d rather be stuck in a cave again?”
Alex huffed but didn’t argue.
Elijah was already scanning the area, his sharp eyes darting over every street corner and dark alley. “Someone’s tracking us,” he muttered. “We keep getting pushed from place to place. It’s not random.”
Isaiah crossed his arms, expression grim. “Agreed. We’re being herded.”
A chill crawled up my spine. The idea that someone–or something was manipulating our movements made me uneasy. I had never liked feeling out of control, and right now, we were very much not in control.
I straightened my shoulders. “First things first. We need a place to stay.”
We all nodded, and within minutes, we found a boutique hotel on a quiet street. It was small but charming, decorated with vintage chandeliers and bookshelves filled with old French novels. The moment we stepped inside, I was hit with the faint scent of lavender
and old parchment. It was oddly calming.
As we approached the front desk, the receptionist greeted
fluent.
us
in rapid French. Without thinking, I responded, my voice smooth and
Austin froze beside me. “Since when do you speak French?”
I blinked. “…I don’t?”
But that wasn’t true, was it? Because I had understood everything the receptionist said. And the moment I replied, it had felt so natural, like I had spoken French my entire life.
I shook it off and focused on checking in. We got two rooms–one for the guys and one for me. After dropping off our stuff, we all gathered in the twins‘ room, sprawled across the beds and chairs.
Alex threw a pillow at Isaiah. “So, genius, what’s the plan now?”
Isaiah caught it effortlessly, smirking. “While in Paris…”
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His meaning was clear. We were in one of the most beautiful cities
There was a moment of hesitation, but then Elijah sighed, “Fine, Bu
That was enough of a green light for us. We grabbed our jackets and the sea of Parisians enjoying the city.
The streets of Paris were intoxicating. Every turn led to another bre cafés filled with people chatting over tiny cups of espresso, bridges
We wandered without a destination, simply experiencing the city,
At a street vendor’s cart, I bought a warm croissant, the buttery lay escaped me.
Austin chuckled, watching me. “You look like you just found the me
“Maybe I did,” I mumbled through another bite.
Alex pulled out his phone, snapping a picture. “Stormi, the werewol
I rolled my eyes but didn’t protest. For the first time in weeks, we v
As we continued walking, we reached the Seine River, where a musi haunting, a song that wrapped around me like a spell. I found myse city, shimmering like liquid gold.
Elijah came to stand beside me. “You like it here.” It wasn’t a quest
I nodded. “It’s beautiful. Peaceful.”
He hummed in agreement. “You deserve peace, Stormi.”
I glanced at him, at the way his silver eyes softened in the moonlig mates, but in moments like this, I could see past the walls he kept
I reached for his hand, squeezing it. “We all do.”
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