The Warrior’s Broken Mate novel Chapter 47

“This feels completely unreal,” I said, staring in disbelief at Noir.

“I know it does,” she replied. “But this form lets me train you more effectively. Are you ready for that?”

“Yes,” I answered without hesitation.

“Good. Keep focusing. What we’re working on now is your power. And for that, you don’t need me–you need to find it inside yourself,” she explained.

“It’s part of my royal heritage,” I said quietly.

“You are the last living descendant of the royal bloodline,” she confirmed. “That makes you the one who inherited all the power. Even if other relatives exist, they don’t have what you have. They’re just werewolves–nothing more.”

“So, I have to rely solely on myself to master these abilities,” I said.

“Unfortunately, yes. But I’ll guide you as best I can. Now, stretch your hand out in front of you.”

I lifted my hand, palm down, and extended it in front of me. I closed my eyes, trying to center my thoughts, paying close attention to everything Noir was saying.

I had to search deep within myself. At first, it would be challenging, but with time, it would get easier- once I’d unlocked the power within.

Suddenly, I felt the earth beneath me start to tremble. I flinched, but Noir calmly told me it was part of the process. It meant I was doing it right, and there was nothing to be afraid of.

I pushed deeper into my concentration, and then the roots of the nearby tree began to rise from the soil. They looked alive–moving in sync with my hand, reacting to my every motion. I had control.

“This is incredible,” I murmured, standing up, experimenting by making them twist and shift further.

When I finally lowered my hand again, the roots obediently sank back into the ground, returning to their original place.

“You have dominion over all the natural elements–earth, air, fire, water. All of them,” Noir said. “You just need to learn to harness that control. Once you do, nothing will stand in your way.”

“I want to try something else. What else can you show me?” I asked eagerly.

“I think it’s better if we take this step by step,” she replied. I stood silently for a moment, glancing toward the house, then back at her.

“I can’t go back in there. Not right now,” I admitted.

“I know it’s overwhelming. But you and Elias can get through whatever comes your way,” she reassured me.

“I wish I could believe that,” I said.

I didn’t know how long I’d been out there in the forest training, but it must’ve been a while. Suddenly, I heard Elias yelling my name in the distance.

I jumped up and turned as he burst through the trees, spotting me standing next to Noir–my wolf in her separate form.

“That’s enough for tonight,” Noir said before vanishing. I felt her essence return to me, merging back into my body.

“What the hell?” Elias demanded, his face full of confusion.

“I have to learn how to use my powers,” I told him. “Noir was helping me figure it out.”

“You shouldn’t be out here alone after dark,” he scolded.

“I stayed within the border. And I never lost sight of the house,” I replied.

“Still, why are you doing this in the middle of the night?” he asked.

“I didn’t think you wanted me in the house with you,” I said softly. He exhaled heavily.

“I’m not angry at you. None of this is your fault. Whatever happened between our parents–that’s on them.

And if it turns out my father really did this, I swear I’ll kill him. But none of that changes how I feel about you.”

“I called the doctor,” I said. “She’s coming in the morning. We’re getting a DNA test. I need to know for sure.”

“Alright,” he nodded. “But come back inside. You scared the hell out of me disappearing like that.”

We walked back to the house together. Once inside, I grabbed a blanket and settled on the couch to watch a movie.

Elias glanced at me before quietly heading to the spare bedroom. We both understood that this was what made the most sense for now.

The next morning, I was outside sipping on a coffee when a woman passed by carrying a baby, trying to soothe him.

“Hello, Luna,” she greeted warmly.

“Hi. You’re Stephanie, right?” I asked.

“That’s me. I’m surprised to see you up so early. Word was you’d been gone a few days–and barely got any sleep.”

“No, we didn’t go back to my old pack. I’m still here,” I replied. “But honestly, I’m not all that tired. How old is your baby?”

“He’s four weeks,” she said with a tired smile. “And he makes sure I never forget it. Sleeps like a catnapper -barely at all.”

“That sounds exhausting. Do you want me to hold him for a while?” I offered.

“Would you really? That would be amazing,” she said.

“Of course, I don’t mind,” I said, and she stepped up onto the porch, gently placing the baby into my arms.

“Thank you so much. I’ve had him in my arms so long I swear my whole side has gone numb,” she said with a sigh.

“So he doesn’t really sleep, huh?” I asked, rocking him gently.

“Very rarely. And when he does, I’ve always got chores or something else demanding my time. I can’t ever catch up on rest,” she said.

“Forget the chores. Sleep whenever you get the chance. Everything else can wait,” I said.

“I wish it worked like that. But things around here don’t slow down. My mate’s one of the top warriors, so we’re always hosting people, always busy,” she explained.

“That’s rough. But if you ever need a little breather, feel free to drop him off here. I don’t mind watching him at all,” I told her.

“That really means a lot. Thank you,” she said, genuinely grateful.

“Anytime,” I said.

Just then, Hailey appeared, walking toward us. “Hey, Lyra.”

“Hey. How are you holding up?” I asked.

“Feeling bigger by the day,” she joked.

“I bet you are,” I replied with a small laugh.

Luke came out the front door then, and Hailey glanced at him for a moment before turning away and heading back toward her house.

“I’ve got training now. Do you need anything before I go, Lyra?” Luke asked.

“No, I’m alright,” I answered.

“Okay. I’ll check in later,” he said, then walked off.

“Why would Luke just turn his back on his own child like that?” I asked aloud.

“What?” Stephanie said, caught off guard.

“No one’s actually confirmed it, but I’ve put two and two together. Luke’s the baby’s father. You can just tell by how the guys act around her,” I said.

“Well, I should be getting this little guy home. Diaper change is due,” Stephanie said, reaching out to take the baby.

“Just remember what I said. If you ever need rest, I’m here. I’d be happy to help,” I told her.

“I’ll keep that in mind. Thanks again,” she said.

“Of course,” I said.

After she left, I went back inside. Elias was just coming down the stairs as I sat at the table, staring out of the window, lost in thought.

Something was off. Everyone in this pack had been acting strangely around me. Maybe the idea of having royalty in their pack wasn’t something they welcomed.

The arrival of Dr. Eris brought a wave of relief. She quickly collected blood samples from both Elias and me, promising to expedite the process. She said we’d have the results in a day or two–she’d personally ensure they were prioritized.

I thanked her for doing this, and she replied that it was no trouble. She knew this was a matter that needed resolving urgently.

After the doctor left, Elias stayed quiet. With nothing left to say, I quietly slipped out the back door again and made my way into the woods.

I sensed Elias watching me from the window, but I didn’t let it bother me. I went back to the same clearing where I had trained the night before and sat down on the earth.

Closing my eyes, I began to breathe deeply, focusing on calming my mind. Noir was still with me, but this time she stayed within my thoughts, guiding me silently.

I didn’t want to risk anyone else seeing her–especially not in her separated form.

I raised both hands and started circling them around each other slowly, feeling a pulse of energy growing between them. I could hear the faint crackle of electricity building, my breathing becoming heavier as I tried to keep control over it–it was proving difficult.

Noir’s voice echoed in my mind, encouraging me to hold on, to stay focused, to keep it stable. She believed I could do it.

Suddenly, I heard a twig snap behind me. Instinctively, I spun around, and the ball of energy between my hands flew out before I could stop it. Elias ducked just in time, and the bolt hit a tree directly behind him.

The tree collapsed with a crash, and Elias turned to look at it in shock before turning back to me, his face filled with stunned disbelief.