The Alpha's Bride

Chapter 817: Channeling energies (2)

The faster the winds around Talia and Yasmin whipped, the more Damon's anxiety rose as it reminded him of the phenomenon in the realm of witches when Talia and Yasmin hugged to summon a powerful tornado that glowed. Wasn't that related to a portal that was lost? Were they about to open another one?

Once, it might be accidental or due to the location, but this was the second time, and it couldn't be a coincidence. It was like Talia and Yasmin resonated to awaken greater powers. 

Damon barely held back from rushing in there and snatching Talia away from Yasmin. What if something had happened? What a portal opens and swallows Talia? The thought of losing Talia was gripping his heart, and he wished for this spectacle to end right that instant. Cornelia and Amelia couldn't see each other clearly because of the dust that twirled with the wind around Talia and Yasmin. Cornelia and Amelia were unsure what to do. Should they start chanting for this to stop or to give it a boost? Both witches knew in the back of their minds that it would be useless to try stopping it. This was too sudden, powerful, and mysterious, and neither Talia nor Yasmin performed any spells. From where did all this energy come?

Axel's anxiety matched Damon's. He felt helpless and unworthy. 

Axel was unsure if the phenomenon unfolding was because Yasmin was a witch, or because she had alpha pups in her belly, or if it was due to something else, but he was aware that Yasmin was special and out of his league. 

Axel was a strong male with an Alpha bloodline that made him appealing to many she-wolves, but that was not Yasmin. Yasmin was beautiful, kind, smart, and talented, and if not for the mate bond, an amazing female like Yasmin wouldn't spare him a glance. 

To make things worse, Axel was aware that Yasmin was doing this reckless act because of him If not for the babies, she wouldn't put herself in this unknown and potentially dangerous situation. 

What if something bad happened? It would be his fault! 

Axel was ignorantly talking about how wonderful it will be when they become parents, blind to Yasmin's desperation to get that pregnancy moving along. He was busy taking care of the pack matters, letting Yasmin stay with Meg and Sandy, telling her that she shouldn't tire herself. There were many days when they would meet only for meals, and sometimes, when he returned to their room at the end of the day, Yasmin was already sleeping. Axel silently vowed to do better. If Yasmin could come out of this unscathed, he will do better. Cassandra's eyes moved frantically over the crystals in front of her. They were sparkling now as if something within them lit up to create a light show. Those crystals were measuring strength and type of energies, and Cassandra was visibly excited, but no one paid attention to her frantic expression. 

In the middle of the storm, Talia and Yasmin stood, both high on the energies that coursed through them. They were connected to each other and something new that always belonged to them.

In the middle of that windy storm, ancient powers were awakened, tangible, whispering the truths that only their souls could understand. Talia was sure that she heard voices in the wind, they were saying something important, but then it all stopped suddenly, like someone unplugged the power cord. The wind stopped, and it all became eerily silent as the dust drifted toward the ground.

Talia tried to remember the words she heard in the wind, but they faded quickly, like a dream she would forget after waking up.

Talia and Yasmin stared at each other, both breathing heavily.

"How was it?" Talia asked.

Yasmin's lips stretched into a smile to the point of hurting. "My babies are happy." And she was happy as well. After such a long stagnation, she knew that things were progressing. "Thank you, Lia."

Axel and Damon rushed to their mates.

Axel was holding Yasmin, and Damon was pulling Talia into his embrace. "Let's not do this again," Damon spoke into Talia's hair. "No, no. We need to repeat this," Yasmin protested. She put her hands on her belly. "I felt them absorb the energies. They liked it." Yasmin looked at Axel. "They are growing. I'm sure healers will confirm that things are fine." 

Damon's frown was deepening. He was not worried about Yasmin or her babies. He was worried about Talia! What did Yasmin mean by repeating this? How many times? Until Yasmin gives birth, or until they crack open a portal to a realm of monsters? 

"Are you saying you need Talia to feed your unborn children?" Damon grumbled at Yasmin. 

Yes! "No. Think of it like a boost. Battery charging" Yasmin hoped this was acceptable. "We will see how long this will last, but once the effect stops, we will need to do it again." 

"Let's talk about it later," Talia said. "Make sure your condition is stable, and we will take it from there."

"How are you feeling?" Damon asked Talia. 

She gave him a reassuring smile. "I am fine, Damon. It's like I woke up from a pleasant dream" 

Damon's expression was not good. He hugged Talia with all his might, hoping that her closeness would dispel the unease that seeped deep into his bones. 

When Damon loosened his hold on Talia, her attention went to Cassandra, who was writing down something on a notepad. Everyone else was busy around Yasmin, while Cassandra was the odd one.

Talia went to see what Cassandra was up to. "What are those?" Talia asked while eyeing colorful crystals that were laid on the altar.

"Energy crystals," Cassandra responded without lifting her gaze from the paper.

"What are you writing down?. "

The order and intensity with which they lit up. Please, Alpha... Give me a moment to finish before I forget the patterns I observed."

Talia waited for Cassandra to stop writing before asking, 'Well?" 

"Nature is full of energies. You can think of them as elements that create and influence everything around us," Cassandra started her explanation. "Knowing what energies are prominent in a specific area can help us determine the best place to grow crops, build houses, cast spells, and other everyday stuff. These crystals can identify the type of energies and measure strength."

"You used them now?"

Cassandra nodded. "When I heard that you will use your ability, I thought of seeing what these will show."

"And? What are they showing?" 

"I'm not completely sure. I will need to analyze the data. The reaction of the crystals was strong, showing that you can not only command the elements but their synergies as well."

"Is that unusual?"

Cassandra gestured toward the crystals. "I have twelve crystals here. While healers are performing spells, each can activate one, maybe two. I can activate three." It's down to two now since Talia removed Cassandra's ability to control the fire element. Cassandra swallowed that complaint back and continued talking. 

"We collaborate in spells to activate up to seven. You activated all of them." Cassandra licked her lips nervously while looking at Talia. "If you would use your ability again, I can collect more data and..."

"Absolutely not!" Damon growled from the side. "You are talking to your Alpha, not a research specimen" Cassandra quickly lowered her head. She didn't miss murderous intent seeping from Damon, and she couldn't blame him. Because of what she did, he nearly became a cripple..

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