Chapter 0387

Victor's voice cuts through the silence behind me. "This tastes absolutely revolting."

Every head in the room swivels toward him.

"You can taste it too?" Oberon asks, his piercing gaze locked on Victor.

"Unfortunately. Isolde's right—it's disgusting."

I turn back to Oberon. "What does this mean?"

The Fae king's eyes dart between us, his mind visibly racing. I swear I can see smoke curling from his ears.

"Let's attempt another experiment. Seraphina." He gestures for her to approach.

"Try linking with your pack using Aurora's abilities. Sebastian, I want you to touch Seraphina while she's drawing from Isolde. Once she establishes the connection, you attempt it as well."

Valeria reaches out first, tapping into Aurora's strength. Seraphina's eyes glaze over. "I've reached Genevieve. She says Nathaniel is with her."

Sebastian's eyes lose focus moments later, a grin spreading across his face. "Nathaniel says we have the worst timing imaginable."

He turns to the group. "We couldn't do this with Evelyn." His gaze lands on me. "It must be your power."

It actually worked. Evelyn jumps up immediately. "I want to try."

Adrian moves protectively behind her. "Not happening, Evelyn. We don't know how this could affect you or our little one."

Evelyn ignores him, addressing Seraphina instead. "Do you feel drained at all?"

"Quite the opposite. When Valeria was pulling from Aurora, it exhausted me. But Aurora drawing from Valeria? It gave me energy."

Evelyn turns back to Adrian with a determined set to her jaw. "We're doing this. If I feel even slightly fatigued—more than usual—I'll stop immediately."

Adrian's lips press into a tight line, but he steps forward to wrap his arms around her waist. "I'm not letting go. Just in case."

Evelyn leans into him before reaching for my hands. The connection between our wolves snaps into place instantly.

"Whoa." The ease of it shocks me.

"We're family," Aurora says aloud. "I'll always be able to connect to my child, just as Valeria can." I turn to see Valeria has stepped forward again.

"Always," she confirms.

"See what I mean? Bizarre," Sebastian mutters to Victor.

"Completely," Victor agrees under his breath.

"Evelyn, focus," Oberon instructs. "I know you can mind link over long distances normally, but with Aurora's strength, Selene should be able to reach pack members beyond your usual range."

Like Seraphina before her, Evelyn locks eyes with me. I feel the exact moment Selene taps into Aurora's power—Evelyn gasps sharply. Adrian tenses immediately. "Evelyn, should we stop?"

"No," she breathes. "Seraphina was right. Aurora's strength is... invigorating. I feel amazing."

We watch as she concentrates. After several minutes, her eyes glaze over. "Got them. Both of them."

Oberon nods at Adrian. "Your turn. Have Theron draw from Selene and attempt linking with your pack members."

Adrian's eyes lose focus. It takes longer, but suddenly his face lights up. "I've got them."

We break contact, all of us absorbing the magnitude of what just occurred.

"I believe we've severely underestimated the power of Gideon's bloodline," Oberon muses. "Or perhaps, like Valeria's line, it's grown stronger through reincarnation."

"This changes everything," Finnian murmurs.

"Indeed. Finnian and I have much to document." Oberon strokes his chin thoughtfully. "I don't believe the Guardians have ever collaborated like this before. With practice, you'll grow stronger—both individually and collectively. Let's reconvene in two weeks for further testing. In the meantime, practice with your mates to enhance your Guardian abilities."

We agree to meet again in fourteen days. Hopefully Evelyn won't deliver early and can participate. After farewells, we return to our respective packs.

The Guardians are evolving.