The Day He Forgot He Hated Me by Evangeline Marrow 137 Summary
In Chapter 137 of “The Day He Forgot He Hated Me,” the tension escalates as dark energy surges through the packhouse, causing chaos among its inhabitants. Rafe’s sinister laughter fills the air, hinting at the malevolent force he has unleashed. Dennis, the leader, urgently commands everyone to evacuate as the building quakes under the pressure of the dark energy. Amidst the turmoil, Asher reaches out to Trinity, providing her with a sense of grounding amidst the chaos, but Rafe’s dark intentions loom ominously over them all.
As the situation deteriorates, Eryx identifies the danger of a fracture Rafe has opened, linking to the old Eclipse seal. The urgency heightens as the ground begins to glow with dark energy, indicating that Rafe’s actions are not only destabilizing their immediate environment but also threatening to unleash something far worse. Rafe, weakened yet defiant, reveals his intention to control the Eclipse line, dismissing the consequences of his actions. Trinity confronts him, but the confrontation is cut short as Rafe unleashes another shockwave, leading to the packhouse’s partial collapse.
When Trinity regains consciousness, she finds herself outside, with Asher by her side, both shaken by the recent events. Dennis informs them that Rafe has vanished, leaving behind a glowing fracture that continues to spread. Eryx explains that Rafe is exploiting Trinity’s connection to the Eclipse bloodline to amplify his power, revealing a deeper betrayal within their pack. As they strategize to close the fracture before Rafe can reach a powerful relic, the atmosphere is thick with fear and determination, as the pack prepares for the impending confrontation.
The chapter culminates in a tense buildup as the pack stands on high alert, readying themselves for the inevitable clash with Rafe and his corrupted followers. As they venture into the forest, the energy around them intensifies, signaling Rafe’s proximity. In a moment of chaos, they are ambushed by wolves transformed by Rafe’s dark energy. Despite their efforts to fight back, the odds are against them until Eryx arrives, wielding powerful energy to combat the corrupted creatures. The chapter ends on a cliffhanger as the ground cracks open, revealing an even greater threat lurking beneath, setting the stage for an intense battle ahead.
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**TITLE: The Day He Forgot He Hated Me by Evangeline Marrow**
**CHAPTER 137**
The old floorboards of the packhouse creaked ominously once more, a jagged crack slicing through the very heart of the room. Startled gasps erupted as a surge of dark energy coursed through the air, striking like a bolt of lightning and sending an electric shiver through everyone present.
Rafe’s laughter echoed, a low and bitter sound that sent a chill down my spine. “You feel that? That’s merely the beginning,” he taunted, his voice dripping with malice.
“Get everyone outside! Now!” Dennis barked, his commanding tone slicing through the chaos. The flickering lights above us only added to the sense of urgency, casting erratic shadows across anxious faces.
With swift precision, guards rushed to usher people out, their movements frantic yet purposeful. The walls groaned under the pressure, and dust cascaded from the ceiling like a shroud. I desperately reached for Asher’s hand, but before I could grasp it, another shockwave of energy slammed into me, forcefully propelling me against the wall.
“Trinity!” Asher’s voice pierced through the tumult, and in an instant, he was by my side, helping me to my feet. His touch was a grounding force amidst the chaos, tempering the wild pulse of my power, though it did little to quell the tremors that rippled through the floor beneath us.
Rafe’s eyes glimmered with a sinister light, the silver hue twisting into a foreboding dark gray. His veins stood out starkly against his skin, dark as the ink that stained ancient texts. “You thought the shadows were gone,” he hissed, the words slithering through the air. “But they were merely slumbering.”
Eryx moved with lightning speed, a blur of motion as he channeled a surge of energy into a strike aimed at Rafe. The impact sent Rafe crashing into the far wall, the sound reverberating like distant thunder, a warning of the storm brewing within.
But the damage had already been inflicted.
The ground beneath the packhouse began to glow faintly, lines of dark light snaking outward, curling ominously toward the depths of the forest.
Eryx’s expression hardened, his brow furrowing in concern. “He’s opened a fracture,” he stated, urgency lacing his voice. “A link to the old Eclipse seal. It’s highly unstable.”
Arlo stumbled in behind him, his face ashen. “Can we close it?” he asked, a hint of desperation creeping into his tone.
“Not yet,” Eryx replied, his voice steady but filled with tension. “Not until I fully understand what he’s unleashed.”
Rafe knelt on the ground, coughing violently. Dark energy shimmered around him, twisting and curling like smoke. “You can’t stop it,” he whispered, his voice a chilling promise. “It’s already spreading. The Eclipse line belongs to me.”
I stepped closer, ignoring Asher’s warning hand that reached out to me. “You don’t even grasp the magnitude of what you’ve done,” I challenged, my heart racing.
He lifted his gaze, his eyes sharp yet devoid of humanity. “Understanding is irrelevant. What I need is power, and I already possess it.”
Before we could react, Rafe slammed his hands onto the ground with a ferocity that sent a shockwave of energy radiating outward, knocking everyone back once more. The floor split wider, a blinding flash of light cutting through the encroaching darkness.
“Get out!” Eryx shouted, his voice rising above the chaos.
In the blink of an eye, the packhouse floor gave way beneath us.
When I regained consciousness, the biting night air felt like ice against my skin. I lay outside, the acrid smell of smoke and dust heavy in the atmosphere. The packhouse roof had partially collapsed, its walls emanating a faint glow of Eclipse energy.
Asher was beside me, shaking off debris with a concerned look. “You okay?” he asked, his voice gravelly, filled with urgency.
“Yeah,” I managed to reply, pushing myself up with effort. “Rafe?”
Dennis was nearby, barking orders to the guards with a grim expression. “He’s gone,” he said, his tone heavy with defeat. “Vanished into the forest before we could apprehend him.”
Eryx stood a few feet away, his eyes fixed on the glowing cracks snaking across the ground. His expression was inscrutable, but I could sense the tension radiating off him in palpable waves.
Arlo rushed up, clutching a small scanner device he had crafted to detect energy signatures. “The fracture’s still active,” he reported quickly, his brow furrowed in concentration. “It’s spreading underground, following the same pattern as the old seal.”
Eryx turned to me, his gaze intense. “He’s exploiting your connection to the bloodline to amplify it. The energy he siphoned came from you—your mark, your link to the Eclipse line.”
A frown creased my brow. “How is that possible? I didn’t permit him to take anything.”
“He didn’t require your permission,” Eryx explained, his voice steady. “He’s part of your pack bond, which grants him access to the fringes of your power.”
“But he only just arrived at this pack! He doesn’t belong here!” I protested, confusion lacing my words.
“I’m not referring to this pack,” Eryx clarified, his eyes narrowing.
Asher swore under his breath, frustration evident in his tone. “So he’s corrupted the bond.”
Eryx nodded solemnly. “And now the fracture is feeding off it.”
We stood in silence for a moment, the air buzzing faintly with an unsettling energy. The ground glowed with faint, winding lines that stretched toward the trees, almost appearing alive in its ominous dance.
Dennis broke the silence, his voice grave. “What happens if we fail to stop it?”
Eryx’s gaze drifted toward the forest, his expression grave. “If we don’t intervene, it will open completely, and whatever resides on the other side will come through.”
A cold dread settled in my stomach. “You mean the shadows.”
He didn’t meet my eyes. “No. Worse.”
By the time dawn broke, the pack was on high alert, locked down with heightened patrols and reinforced barriers. The training field had transformed into a command center, maps sprawled across tables, ancient relics placed strategically near Eryx’s tools.
Everyone moved with a quiet determination, though an undercurrent of fear lingered just beneath the surface.
Asher and I exchanged few words that morning. He appeared focused and composed on the outside, yet I could sense his worry through our bond, mirroring my own anxious thoughts.
Eryx stood by the map, tracing the lines of energy that spread through our territory. “If Rafe continues to follow the trail of the Eclipse seal, he’ll reach the northern ridge in two days,” he stated, his voice steady. “That’s where the largest relic is buried. If he gets there first…”
“He’ll attempt to control it,” I interjected, the realization dawning on me.
Eryx nodded, his expression grim. “And if he succeeds, we won’t be able to stop him.”
Arlo was busy working with the relics we had already unearthed, striving to stabilize their energy. “Maybe we can use them to close the fracture before he reaches the ridge,” he suggested, hope threading through his words.
“It’s a possibility,” Eryx replied. “But we’ll need all four of you in sync.”
That meant me, Asher, Gage, and Arlo.
I scanned the training field, taking in the weary yet resolute faces of my pack—tired, bruised, but unwavering in their determination.
Dennis caught my eye, his expression softening. “You don’t have to shoulder this burden alone.”
I offered him a faint smile, gratitude swelling within me. “I know. But the Eclipse chose me. This is my fight.”
He sighed, respect mingling with concern, but he didn’t argue.
As evening approached, a palpable stillness enveloped the forest, the energy shifting beneath my feet, faint ripples of power whispering through the air.
We were preparing to move out when Gage came sprinting from the east patrol, urgency etched across his features. “There’s movement in the forest,” he reported breathlessly. “At least a dozen wolves, maybe more. They’re not ours.”
Eryx tensed, his demeanor shifting. “Rafe’s gathering a following.”
Dennis cursed under his breath, frustration evident. “He’s turning our own against us.”
I felt the familiar pull again, the faint thrum of energy deep within my mark. It wasn’t pain; it was recognition. Rafe was manipulating the very bloodline energy I carried, twisting it for his own sinister purposes.
Arlo checked the relic readings once more, his brow furrowed in concentration. “The fracture’s grown another mile. At this rate, it’ll reach the northern ridge by dawn.”
“Then we move tonight,” Asher declared, his voice resolute.
Eryx nodded in agreement. “You’ll need to focus on control, not destruction. The relics will react to your power, but if you lose focus, they’ll feed the fracture instead of sealing it.”
I turned to him, my heart heavy with concern. “What about you?”
He met my gaze, his expression unwavering. “I’ll go after Rafe. If I can’t stop him, I’ll at least slow him down.”
A chill ran down my spine at his words. “You’re not going alone.”
He offered me a small, reassuring smile. “You have your part to play, Trinity. Allow me to handle mine.”
Before I could protest further, he turned away, already issuing orders to the warriors to prepare.
The sky darkened rapidly, the air growing colder. The forest seemed to hold its breath as we gathered at the edge of our territory. The moon hung low and bright, casting everything in a silvery glow.
Asher stood beside me, his hand brushing against mine. “You ready?” he asked, his voice low yet steady.
I nodded, even though my chest felt constricted with anxiety. “As ready as I’ll ever be.”
Together, we stepped forward, the relics glowing faintly in Arlo’s pack. Gage followed closely behind, his demeanor silent yet alert.
Behind us, Dennis watched from the ridge, guards encircling him. The packhouse stood half in ruins, a stark reminder of what we were fighting to protect.
As we ventured into the trees, I felt it again—the faint, dark pulse deep within the earth, steady and slow.
Arlo whispered, “The energy’s stronger here.”
I nodded, my heart racing. “He’s close.”
Suddenly, the ground trembled again, more violently this time. The relics in Arlo’s hands flared brightly, the air crackling with energy.
Asher pulled me close, his voice urgent. “He’s here.”
The forest erupted into chaos.
Wolves lunged from the shadows, their eyes glowing with a faint silver light. But these were not just any wolves; they were Eclipse-turned creatures, marked by Rafe’s dark energy. They charged into the clearing with ferocity, snarling and swift.
I conjured a barrier of light, the Eclipse energy burning hot through my veins, a shield against the encroaching darkness. Asher shifted beside me, moving with lethal precision, while Gage’s claws glowed, slicing through the corrupted energy that surrounded us.
We fought in perfect sync, each movement fluid and instinctual, yet even with our combined strength, we were outnumbered.
Then, amidst the chaos, a roar reverberated through the clearing.
Louder. Deeper. Familiar.
I pivoted toward the sound, just in time to witness a blast of silver fire erupting through the ranks of the corrupted wolves. They fell instantly, the purifying energy incinerating the darkness that enveloped them.
Eryx emerged from the shadows, his eyes alight with power. “Get ready,” he commanded. “Rafe’s coming.”
And then, the ground cracked open again—deeper, darker, and something stirred beneath it.
The forest dimmed, the air turning frigid.
Eryx looked at me, his voice low but resolute. “He’s opened the seal completely.”
The world around us began to tremble, silver and black light tearing through the night sky.
And from deep within the earth—something stirred in response.
Conclusion
In the aftermath of the chaos, a heavy silence settled over the pack, the air thick with uncertainty and the remnants of fear. As we stood amidst the ruins of our once-safe haven, the stakes had never been higher. Rafe’s actions had not only unleashed darkness but had also laid bare the vulnerabilities within our bond, forcing us to confront the truth of our connections. I felt the weight of my lineage pressing down upon me, a reminder of the power that flowed through my veins and the responsibility it entailed. Yet even in the face of such overwhelming dread, I found strength in the unity of my pack. Each determined face around me reflected a shared resolve, a collective heartbeat that pulsed with the promise of defiance against the encroaching shadows.
As we prepared to confront the darkness together, I realized that this fight was not just about sealing a fracture or stopping Rafe; it was about reclaiming our identity and standing firm against the darkness that sought to tear us apart. The bond we shared was our greatest weapon, and as I clasped Asher’s hand, I felt a surge of courage coursing through me. We were not alone; we had each other, and together, we would face whatever emerged from the depths. With the dawn still a distant promise, we stepped into the unknown, ready to confront the shadows that loomed ahead, determined to protect our home and the love that had blossomed even in the darkest of times.
What to Expect in Next Chapter?
**What to Expect in the Next Chapter?**
As the echoes of chaos reverberate through the forest, the stakes have never been higher for Trinity and her pack. With Rafe’s dark influence spreading like wildfire, the fragile balance between light and shadow hangs perilously in the air. The impending confrontation promises to delve deeper into the mysteries of the Eclipse seal, revealing secrets that could either empower Trinity or lead to her downfall. As the remnants of the pack rally together, their unity will be tested like never before, and the true extent of their powers will be pushed to the limit. Will they find a way to counter Rafe’s sinister ambitions, or will the shadows swallow them whole?
As the chapter unfolds, readers can expect heart-pounding action and intense emotional moments as Trinity grapples with her connection to the bloodline and the weight of her responsibilities. With Eryx leading the charge against Rafe, the dynamics within the pack will shift, revealing alliances and rivalries that could alter their fates. The arrival of new threats from the depths of the earth will challenge not only their physical strength but also their resolve and trust in one another. As the battle for the Eclipse seal intensifies, every choice made will have dire consequences, and the line between friend and foe blurs in the darkening night.
Prepare for a whirlwind of revelations and confrontations as the pack faces not only external forces but also their inner demons. The next chapter promises to be a thrilling ride filled with unexpected twists, as Trinity must harness her power and confront the darkness within and around her. The question remains: will they emerge victorious, or will the shadows claim them forever?
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