The Day He Forgot He Hated Me by Evangeline Marrow 124 Summary
In Chapter 124 of “The Day He Forgot He Hated Me,” the aftermath of a fierce battle leaves the characters in a haunting silence, with the protagonist’s father, Eryx, revealing critical information about an impending threat. As the group stands together, Eryx’s presence evokes a mix of pride and sorrow, hinting at the challenges that lie ahead. The tension escalates when Eryx warns them about the return of the Shadow Lords—ancient beings that thrive on darkness and have been awakened due to a disruption in the balance caused by the protagonist’s sister.
As the conversation unfolds, Eryx explains that the protagonist herself is a key to this looming danger, embodying a connection between light and shadow. This revelation shocks her, as she realizes that her very existence is a beacon that could attract the Shadow Lords. The urgency of the situation becomes clear when Eryx emphasizes that fleeing would only provoke the darkness further, leading to devastation for their pack. Instead, he proposes a perilous solution: she must confront the Shadow Lords in their realm to reclaim what was taken from them.
The group grapples with the implications of this plan, with emotions running high. Eryx shares his past experiences in the Shadow Realm, revealing the sacrifices he made to protect his family. The protagonist learns that her previous encounter with the shadows inadvertently allowed Eryx to return, deepening her sense of responsibility. As they prepare for the upcoming confrontation, Eryx stresses the importance of training and mastering her powers, as the shadows will not wait for them to be ready.
In the face of this overwhelming challenge, the protagonist resolves to train diligently, supported by her friends and allies. Eryx’s departure to draw the darkness away adds a layer of tension, leaving the group to face their fears and uncertainties. Asher’s comforting presence reassures her, but the chapter closes with a sense of foreboding as she feels the stirrings of her own power, hinting at the potential she has yet to fully understand. The stakes are high, and the shadows loom ever closer, setting the stage for the trials that await them.
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**TITLE: The Day He Forgot He Hated Me by Evangeline Marrow**
**CHAPTER 124**
The wind whipped through the clearing with a mournful howl, carrying with it the acrid scent of smoke mingled with the metallic tang of iron. The battle had drawn to a close, yet the oppressive silence that enveloped us felt far more harrowing than the chaos that had preceded it. Each of us stood like statues, our gazes riveted on Eryx.
My father.
He lingered at the periphery of the moonlight, his cloak sweeping across the earth like a shadow, his silver eyes gleaming even in the dimness. The way he regarded me sent a sharp ache through my chest. There was an undeniable pride in his gaze, but it was intertwined with a profound sadness, as if he were already mourning the struggles that lay ahead.
Arlo was the first to break the stillness. “You said they’re coming,” he began cautiously, his voice steady yet laced with concern. “Who exactly are you talking about?”
Eryx hesitated, his eyes drifting toward the dense forest where shadows clung to the trees like dark secrets. “Not the Eclipse wolves,” he finally replied, his voice heavy with foreboding. “Something much older. The ones who birthed the first darkness.”
A frown creased my brow. “You mean the shadows we fought before?”
He shook his head slowly, a gesture that felt like a warning. “No, those were mere echoes, remnants of a time long past. What approaches now are the originals—the Shadow Lords. They thrived on the power my family seized long before your existence.”
Lupa stepped forward, her complexion ghostly pale. “But you told me they were gone.”
“They were,” Eryx affirmed quietly, his voice almost a whisper. “Until the bloodline was fractured. When your sister took the heir and fled, she disrupted the balance. I believed it would shield her. Instead, it opened a door.”
His gaze returned to me, piercing and unyielding. “You were that door.”
The impact of his words struck me like a physical blow. I gasped, momentarily breathless. “I—what?”
“The power within you,” he explained, his tone steady yet laden with gravity. “It is not confined to a single realm. You embody the link between light and shadow. As long as you draw breath, both forces can reach into this world.”
Asher stepped closer, his hand brushing against mine, a small gesture that sent warmth coursing through me. “So, they want her because she can open the way.”
Eryx nodded, his expression grave. “Precisely. And now that the Eclipse Pack has faltered, the Shadow Lords will come in person.”
A chill slithered down my spine, and memories of my last encounter with the shadows flooded back—their whispers, their claws raking at my mind. I had nearly perished trying to fend them off. If these newcomers were even stronger, I knew I wouldn’t stand a chance.
“Then we have to leave,” Dennis urged, urgency creeping into his voice. “If they’re coming for her, we can’t risk the entire pack.”
Eryx’s eyes flared with intensity. “Do you believe that running will save you? They care not for distance. They will trace her blood no matter where she flees. If she runs, they will ravage every pack between here and the border until they find her.”
Lupa’s voice trembled slightly. “There must be another way.”
Eryx bowed his head for a moment, contemplating, before meeting her gaze again. “There is. But it is fraught with peril. The only way to halt them is to seal the door for good. And that door lies within her.”
My heart plummeted. “You mean you want to—”
“No,” he interjected sharply, shaking his head vehemently. “I will not harm you. But you must confront them in the Shadow Realm itself. Only there can you reclaim what was taken.”
The clearing fell into silence once more, the weight of his words hanging heavily in the air.
Arlo stepped forward, disbelief etched across his features. “You’re saying she has to enter that place? Alone?”
“She won’t be alone,” Eryx replied, his voice firm. “However, those who accompany her must be bound by blood and spirit. The bond must be complete.”
My gaze darted to Asher, and he held my stare, unwavering.
“We already share a bond,” he asserted, his voice steady.
“Not enough,” Eryx countered. “It must connect her to all who bear the blood’s protection—or the shadows will rend them apart.”
Arlo rubbed his wrist absently, the mark on his skin faintly shimmering under the moonlight. “Then I’m going too. I’ve witnessed the consequences of our division.”
Tears glistened in Lupa’s eyes. “Eryx, you can’t seriously intend to send them there. The Shadow Realm is a realm of poison, not life.”
Eryx stepped closer to her, his expression softening. “You think I am unaware of that? I lived there once. That is where I have been all these years.”
Every head turned toward him, shock rippling through the group.
“What?” I breathed, disbelief coloring my tone.
He sighed deeply, his shoulders sagging under the weight of countless burdens. “When we believed you were lost, I refused to accept it. The shadows were already on our trail. I stayed behind to hold them at bay, to prevent the door from swinging wide open. It worked for a time. But when she vanished, I could not leave the realm. It consumed everything I had just to stave off the darkness from devouring what remained of my soul.”
I stared at him, grappling with the image of my father ensnared in that world, surrounded by the very monsters he had once battled. “So how did you escape?”
“The bond,” he replied simply. “When you faced the shadows last time, when you nearly perished—you opened the path. That is how I found you.”
My stomach twisted uncomfortably. “So I almost died… and that’s what brought you back?”
He nodded slowly, a hint of reverence in his gaze. “I followed the light you created. You called to me without even realizing it.”
Asher’s voice was low but resolute. “So, she saved you, but now you want her to return to that place?”
Eryx met his gaze, unwavering. “I want her to survive. If we remain idle, they will consume this pack and then move on to the next. No one will be safe.”
Silence enveloped us, heavy and suffocating. The night around us deepened, the stars obscured by a shroud of clouds.
Finally, Lupa whispered, “Then we prepare.”
Eryx looked at her, a flicker of approval in his eyes. “Yes. But we must act swiftly. They are already on the move. You have days, perhaps less.”
He turned to me, his expression serious. “You will need to train harder than ever before. The power within you continues to grow. If you do not learn to harness it, it will consume you before the shadows even reach you.”
I swallowed hard, determination igniting within me. “Can you teach me?”
He hesitated, the weight of his knowledge evident in his eyes. “I can guide you in controlling it—but the mastery must come from you.”
While that wasn’t entirely reassuring, I nodded nonetheless.
Asher reached for my hand again, his thumb brushing over my skin, grounding me in the moment and reminding me that I was not alone in this.
Eryx’s expression softened as he glanced between us. “You have done well to protect her,” he said to Asher, a note of respect in his voice. “But the next battle will not be one won through brute strength. It will stem from within. The bond you share will be tested in ways you cannot begin to fathom.”
Asher stood resolute, not flinching. “I will be ready.”
The faintest hint of a smile graced Eryx’s lips. “I believe you will.”
Suddenly, the distant sound of howls shattered the stillness. It wasn’t our pack—it emanated from deep within the woods, low and haunting. The Eclipse survivors were calling to something.
Eryx’s expression hardened. “They are already spreading it. The darkness moves with greater speed than before.”
Lupa shivered, her voice barely above a whisper. “How long do we have?”
“Until the next full moon,” he said, his tone grim. “That is when the veil between worlds will thin once more. They will strike then, when her power is at its peak.”
That timeline left us with scarcely two weeks.
I glanced around at the others—Arlo, still gripping his wrist; Dennis, his gaze fixed grimly on the forest; Lupa, her fear barely concealed; and Asher, standing close as if he would never allow me to slip from his sight.
A heavy weight settled within me, but I refused to let them see my trepidation. Not now.
“Then we train,” I declared, my voice steady. “We will utilize every hour we have.”
Eryx nodded, his pride evident. “Good. I will show you what I can before the moon rises again. But remember—control is not merely strength. It is balance. You must learn when to restrain yourself and when to unleash your power.”
His words echoed in my mind as we made our way back toward the packhouse. The once-broken clearing behind us had fallen silent once more, yet it felt anything but safe. The shadows lingered, waiting with a patient hunger.
As we reached the edge of the trees, Eryx paused. “I will remain near the border for now,” he said. “My presence will draw them away from you. It will buy you time.”
“Be careful,” I urged softly, concern threading through my voice.
He offered a faint smile, one that didn’t quite reach his eyes. “I have endured worse. But you—your survival is paramount, child. Not just in battle. Remember that.”
With that, he turned and stepped back into the night, vanishing as quietly as he had arrived.
Asher wrapped an arm around my shoulders, pulling me close. “We will get through this,” he murmured, his voice a soothing balm against the uncertainty.
**CHAPTER TW**
I longed to believe him. Deep down, I truly did.
But as I cast a glance back at the forest, a flicker of shadow danced between the trees—thin, reaching, alive.
And for the first time since all of this began, I felt something new.
Not fear.
But the power within me stirring once more, stronger than it had ever been before.
Conclusion
In the aftermath of the battle, the emotional landscape shifted dramatically for everyone involved. The weight of Eryx’s revelations hung heavy in the air, transforming fear into a resolute determination. I stood at the precipice of my own identity, grappling with the truth that I was not merely a vessel of light but also a bridge to shadows long thought vanquished. The bond forged between Asher and me became a source of strength, a reminder that I was not alone in this fight. The chorus of howls that echoed through the trees served as a grim reminder of the urgency of our situation, but instead of retreating into despair, I felt a flicker of defiance igniting within me. The power that had once terrified me now surged with a fierce clarity, urging me to embrace my destiny.
As Eryx vanished into the night, I understood that my journey was just beginning. The path ahead would be fraught with peril, but I was no longer the frightened girl who had once felt overshadowed by my lineage. I was ready to confront the darkness that threatened not just my life, but the lives of those I loved. With each step toward the packhouse, I felt the stirrings of my power intertwining with the bonds of loyalty and love that surrounded me. I had the strength of my pack at my back and the fierce will to protect them. As the moon loomed closer, I steeled myself for the trials ahead, knowing that the shadows would come, but so would I—ready to fight, ready to reclaim my light.
What to Expect in Next Chapter?
**What to Expect in Next Chapter?**
In the upcoming chapter of *The Day He Forgot He Hated Me*, the stakes will rise as the urgency of the impending threat looms closer. With the chilling revelation of the Shadow Lords and the impending full moon, the group must grapple with the weight of their choices. Eryx’s departure leaves a palpable void, and the need for training will push our protagonist to her limits. Expect intense scenes of preparation as she learns to harness her burgeoning power, facing not only the physical challenges of combat but also the emotional turmoil of her lineage and the bond she shares with Asher and the pack.
As the narrative unfolds, tensions will mount as the shadows draw nearer, threatening to consume not just our heroine but everything she holds dear. The dynamics within the group will shift as alliances are tested and the true nature of their bonds is revealed. Expect moments of vulnerability and strength, as well as unexpected revelations that could change the course of their fight against darkness. Will our heroine find the balance between light and shadow, or will the weight of her destiny prove too great? Prepare for a chapter filled with suspense, heart, and the relentless push against time as they race to confront the encroaching darkness.
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