Page 55 of King of Inferno

“Yes, we do. I met with the misfortune of coming across the hunters. I had been mated to a wolf from another pack and moved away.

“It was in my mate’s pack that I was poisoned and led to the hunters. Now you are here, and our purpose can carry on. It is time, Taylor,” she replies.

“Time for what?”

“Time for you to fully awaken. You may be the smallest, but you are not the weakest. Over time, your strength will grow. When this moment comes, you will be able to save him and yourself.”

“How will I know this moment has come?”

“The children of the phoenix will rise, and the song of the siren will come forth. Then you will know.”

“Taylor, baby girl, wake up.”

I’m jolted from my sleep and sit bolt upright, opening my eyes to find Bradan staring at me with concern in his gaze. I lift my hand to my face and wipe the sweat from my brow.

“You were thrashing in your sleep. Are you okay?” he asks.

“I’m fine. Just a dream.”

“I’m sorry. I’ve been pushing you too hard.”

“No, no. I have dreams sometimes. Nothing new. How is Reilly? Is everything okay?”

“Reilly has found his mate.”

“But shouldn’t that be a good thing?”

“It is, but somehow, they were separated. He thought he lost her. That was the reason for him destroying everything in sight.”

“Is there anything I can do? Do you know if she’s Lee?”

“I haven’t met her. Kendrick is handling everything. Reilly disappeared with her to his chambers before I got to the gate when she arrived.”

“So she’s here?” I say excitedly.

“Yes, we will give them some time before we disturb them to find out if she’s Lee or not.”

I smile and laugh. “I’m sure they’ll need it. Can I ask you something?”

I knit my brows and look down into my lap as my mind goes back to my dream. I’m still a little confused about it. Bradan’s screams are still ringing in my ear.

He pinches my chin and lifts my head to meet his gaze. I want to burst into tears as I look into his handsome face. The agony I heard him in shook me to my core.

“Are you sure blessed iron is the only way to hurt you?” I say just above a whisper.

“I am. Why? You plotting a way to get me back for training?”

I swat my hand against his chest. “No, I could never do anything to hurt you.”

He laughs. “Could have fooled me. I was pretty sure you were going to attack me earlier.”

“I don’t know what happened. My anger got the best of me. I didn’t mean?—”

He cups my throat and brings my lips to his. “All is forgiven, baby girl. It’s that fire I’m trying to draw out. Don’t change a thing. I’m proud of you,” he says before devouring my lips.

I pull back before I forget all my thoughts. I need to understand that dream. It feels so important that I do.

“Bradan, can I ask you something else?”

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