The Day He Forgot He Hated Me by Evangeline Marrow 97 Summary
The chapter opens with an intense battle as shadows relentlessly advance toward the packhouse. Trinity, Asher, and Gage unite their energies to form a protective barrier, fighting fiercely to keep the shadows at bay. Despite the overwhelming numbers and the shadows’ ability to reform, the trio’s bond strengthens their defense, allowing them to hold the line until the pack’s warriors arrive.
Dennis and the other warriors join the fight, attempting to create a perimeter and draw the shadows into a clearing where the bond’s energy is more effective. Asher’s power evolves during the battle, no longer just defensive but sharp and commanding, surprising the alpha and warriors with his newfound strength. The group works in unison, pushing the shadows back, controlling their movements rather than merely reacting.
The battle intensifies as waves of shadows attack, but Trinity, Asher, and Gage maintain their focus and energy, channeling their bond to redirect and dismantle the creatures. Even when a large shadow attacks, Asher is ready to strike it down, demonstrating his growing mastery of his mark. The warriors support the trio, fighting valiantly despite fatigue and strain.
As the fight continues, the shadows begin to falter under the combined force of the bond and the warriors’ efforts. The terrifying voice of the enemy tries to intimidate them, but Asher and Trinity stand firm, refusing to be shaken. Slowly, the shadows retreat, dissolving into mist as the clearing falls silent once more.
In the aftermath, the packhouse is secure, and the warriors ensure no shadows remain. Trinity, Asher, and Gage, though exhausted, share a moment of triumph and connection, their bond stronger than ever. The chapter closes with a sense of hope and readiness, as the trio acknowledges their strength together and prepares for whatever challenges lie ahead.
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CHAPTER 97
The shadows didn’t wait. Even as we caught our breath, they surged forward again, twisting and writhing across the forest floor toward the packhouse. I could hear the alarm from a distance the shouts of pack members, the clanging of doors, the sounds of panic and preparation. The bond pulsed in my chest, frantic but steady, pushing me forward.
“We can’t let them reach the pack!” I shouted, gripping Asher’s hand tighter. His energy was steady, solid, and for the first time, I felt it differently. Not just as a shield or protection, but as something fierce, something alive. Something of his own.
Gage’s golden energy flared, responding to mine and Asher’s. Together, we formed a wall of light and force. The shadows screamed as they struck, lashing at the barrier, but each time they hit, they shattered into mist, only to rise again in new shapes.
The forest shook. I stumbled over a root but Asher caught me before I fell. He was breathing hard, gray eyes sharp. “Keep it together,” he said. “We have to hold them until the others get here.”
I nodded, swallowing the fear clawing at my chest. The shadows were learning, adjusting, searching for cracks in our defenses. But the bond steadied me–warm, certain, reminding me we weren’t alone.
Through the roar of the forest, voices rose–strong, commanding, familiar. The alpha. The warriors. They were coming.
“Trinity! Asher! Gage!” Dennis shouted, pushing through the trees with Petra and the other warriors behind him. Their eyes widened as they took in the scene before them. “By the Moon
what is this?”
I didn’t have time to answer. A shadow lunged at us, its claws slicing through the air. Asher stepped forward, energy flaring around him, and with a single movement, he struck it down. The shadow disintegrated into black mist.
Dennis stopped in his tracks, staring at Asher. His eyes flicked between the mark glowing faintly on Asher’s neck and the silver light streaming from me. His jaw tightened. “He… he’s using his mark.” He muttered, disbelief clear in his voice. “I didn’t think… I didn’t think he had
it in him.”
Asher didn’t respond. His focus was absolute, energy pulsing around him as he blocked another shadow with a wave of silver–gray light.
“They’re not stopping!” Gage shouted. “They just keep coming!”
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Dennis and the warriors formed a perimeter, but the creatures were too many, too fast. All
they could do was distract them, buy us time. Spears, swords, claws, and roars clashed with the shadows, but the creatures reformed instantly, pressing forward.
Petra called, “We need to get them away from the packhouse! Draw them toward the clearing!”
I nodded. The clearing was our advantage—our bond’s energy moved freely there. “Hold them here! Keep them busy until we can push them back!”
The warriors charged, howling as the forest shook with the fight.
I pressed closer to Asher, feeling his strength flow into me. Gage mirrored me on the other side. “Together.” Our bond flared, light twisting like a storm of silver, gray, and gold. The shadows shrieked, recoiling, then surged again.
Dennis’s voice cut through the chaos. “Trinity! Asher! Use the clearing!”
I closed my eyes, letting the bond guide me. Asher’s heartbeat was steady, Gage’s energy trembling but strong. Together, we became one force–and for the first time, the shadows hesitated.
One shadow, larger than the others, broke away and lunged at Gage. I screamed, “Watch out!” and threw myself forward, placing my hands on his. Energy surged, golden and silver mixing, and the shadow slammed into the barrier we created, shattering instantly.
Asher’s eyes were intense. “They’re learning,” he said. “We can’t just react. We have to control them.”
I nodded, feeling our bond thrum. We weren’t just defending–we were directing. I sensed the shadows moving toward the packhouse and pushed, forcing them into the clearing. The warriors intercepted, blocking as best they could.
Dennis’s voice rang out. “Keep them in the clearing! Don’t let them reach the packhouse!”
The alpha and warriors fought fiercely, but the shadows were too many. My chest tightened- we were holding the line, but the battle was far from over.
A group of shadows formed near the edge of the clearing, claws slashing at the warriors. Petra roared, energy flaring around her, and pushed back a few of the creatures, but even she looked strained. “They’re coming in waves!” She shouted.
I glanced at Asher. His energy had changed–it was no longer just protective or defensive. It was sharp, precise, flowing out in patterns I hadn’t seen before. He had found his own power through the bond, his own strength weaved into ours. The alpha and the warriors saw it too,
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and I could see the disbelief on their faces.
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Dennis muttered under his breath, “He’s… stronger than I thought. Trinity… he’s not just holding her. He’s standing with her. They’re… together in this.”
Gage gritted his teeth, his golden energy flaring brighter as he caught on to the rhythm. “We can push them!” He shouted. “Together, we control them!”
I nodded, letting the bond guide me. The shadows screamed as we pressed, energy twisting, forcing them into a corner. Branches snapped, dirt flew, and the forest shook, but the bond was steady. We weren’t just defending the packhouse–we were leading the battle.
Another group of shadows broke away toward the walls. Dennis and a few warriors moved to intercept, but I could see their struggle. I pushed harder, energy spiraling around the creatures, forcing them back.
Asher’s hands found mine again, his gray light merging with silver and gold, forming a barrier. “Keep them here!” he shouted.
Sweat ran down my face, muscles aching, but the bond kept me steady. The shadows hissed and struck, but we held. Wave after wave, they came–and each time, we forced them back.
Dennis roared, “Trinity! Asher! Gage! Push them to the heart of the clearing!”
I met Asher’s gaze, and we nodded. Together, we pushed the energy forward, herding them like prey. The warriors moved along the edges, striking and distracting.
One shadow, larger than the rest, broke free, its red eyes blazing. It lunged at Asher, but he was ready. With a burst of silver–gray energy, he struck it down, disintegrating it into mist.
Gage’s golden energy flared, sweeping the smaller shadows at the clearing’s edges, keeping them contained. The bond thrummed, pulsing with every heartbeat, every surge of energy.
Dennis and the warriors cheered. “Hold them!” Dennis shouted. “We’ve got them!”
But a deep, terrifying voice echoed through the forest: “You cannot win. The heirs… will fall.”
I froze, heart hammering. Asher squeezed my hand. “Ignore it,” he said firmly. “They want to
scare us. We’ve faced worse.”
I focused on the bond, on our energy’s rhythm–silver, gray, gold, twisting and flowing. Stronger than ever, we weren’t just holding them–we were controlling, guiding their movements, forcing them to react.
Another wave came, faster, sharper, but we met it with precision. Every movement of the bond pushed, pulled, redirected the shadows, breaking them down into mist, scattering them
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across the clearing. The warriors attacked simultaneously, their energy clashing with the darkness, giving us room to work.
I felt my strength waning, muscles screaming, but I held. Gage’s energy was steady, his gold light bright, focused. Asher’s energy was sharp, precise, dangerous, but protective at the same time. Together, we were unstoppable.
And slowly, wave by wave, the shadows began to falter. They hesitated, shrieked, twisted, but they couldn’t break through. The bond, our bond, held firm.
Dennis watched, eyes wide, as Asher moved with a power none of them had expected, his mark glowing faintly, energy flowing like water around him. “He… he’s found it.” Dennis muttered, awe in his voice. “He’s… stronger than we ever imagined.”
Petra nodded, fighting off a group of smaller shadows. “And together… they’re unstoppable.”
I glanced at Asher and Gage. We were exhausted, sweating, muscles aching, but the bond thrummed stronger than ever. The shadows screamed and lunged one last time, and we met them head–on, energy exploding outward, brighter, stronger, unstoppable.
Then, slowly, they began to retreat. Mist rising, fragments dissolving, the forest shaking as the last of the shadows fled. The clearing was quiet again, the bond still pulsing, but steady now, safe.
Dennis let out a low whistle. “By the Moon… you three…” His voice trailed off as he looked at Asher. “I… I didn’t think… you’ve found something… powerful… with her.”
Asher exhaled, hands still glowing, and looked at me. “We did it together.”
Gage smiled weakly, golden energy fading slightly. “We did it. We actually did it.”
I sank to my knees, leaning against Asher, exhausted but alive. The warriors were checking the perimeter, making sure no shadows remained, and Dennis and Petra were helping guide the pack back to safety.
I looked up at the sky, now clear above the forest, stars twinkling faintly. The bond hummed in my chest, strong and steady. We had survived. We had fought together. And for the first time, I felt it–true confidence.
The shadows had tested us. They had come closer than anything we’d faced before. But we had held. Together.
And I knew, deep down, that no matter what came next, we were ready.
Conclusion
The battle against the shadows tested every ounce of strength, trust, and unity between us. Through the chaos and fear, the bond we share—silver, gray, and gold intertwined—became more than a shield; it became a force that shaped the very outcome of the fight. Asher’s newfound power, once doubted, now shone brightly alongside mine and Gage’s, proving that together we could face even the darkest threats. The warriors’ fierce determination and the unwavering support around us were the pillars that held the pack safe, reminding me that we are never truly alone in the fight.
Exhausted but victorious, the quiet clearing beneath the starlit sky felt like a promise—a moment of peace earned through courage and connection. The shadows may have tested us, but they failed to break the bond that unites us. In this shared strength, I found not only survival but hope, and a newfound confidence that whatever challenges lie ahead, we will face them as one.
What to Expect in Next Chapter?
The battle may have subsided for now, but the tension lingers, and the shadows’ ominous warning echoes in the back of everyone’s minds. Asher’s newfound strength and the undeniable unity forged through the bond have shifted the balance, yet questions remain about the true extent of their power and what it might cost them. The pack’s fragile sense of safety is only the calm before the storm, and the next chapter promises to delve deeper into the consequences of this fight—both on the battlefield and within the hearts of those who fought.
Emotions run high as Trinity, Asher, and Gage grapple with exhaustion and relief, but the unspoken doubts and fears are far from resolved. Will the bond continue to grow stronger, or will it reveal unforeseen vulnerabilities? The dynamics between the characters are poised to evolve, with alliances tested and hidden strengths emerging. Prepare for moments of quiet reflection intertwined with rising tension, as the pack braces for what new challenges might be lurking just beyond the horizon.
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SUMMARY (~1000 Words in English)
When did Asher get a mark like Gage and Trinity? Did I miss that?