I Ran From My Psycho Step-brother Straight Into The Alpha's Lap novel Chapter 174

**When Night Grows Softer Hope Returns To Lead Us by Asa Rowan Finn**

**Chapter 174**

Talya staggered back, her heart racing at the shocking sight before her.

Next to the creator vampire stood another figure, a second vampire, dark and menacing. The creator vampire emitted a chilling, mirthless laugh that echoed through the dimly lit space. “Did you honestly believe that the wolf was the only one capable of creation?” he taunted, his voice dripping with disdain.

“Allow me to introduce you to my latest masterpiece, my very own dream walker,” he proclaimed, a sinister pride lacing his words.

Before Talya could even gather her thoughts or attempt to dream walk to the safety of the wolf realm, the vampire lunged at her with a speed that took her breath away.

He seized her hair, yanking her head back with a brutal grip. Pain shot through her scalp, and tears sprang to her eyes as she cried out, desperately trying to focus, to dream walk, to escape. But it was as if her powers had been snatched away, leaving her vulnerable and helpless.

The vampire dragged her closer to the creator vampire, her neck craned painfully back so she was forced to gaze up at him. “I see what you’re attempting,” he sneered. “You think you can disable my transformation sites? It’s futile.”

Leaning closer, he whispered menacingly, “Would you like to know how I intend to thwart your plans?” His gaze flickered to the vampire holding her captive. “Turn her,” he ordered, his voice cold and commanding.

A wave of panic surged through Talya, flooding her chest like a tempest. Before she could react, a sharp, searing pain pierced her neck, and she screamed, the sound echoing in the stillness. In that agonizing moment, she felt her soul reaching out, yearning for Liam, her steadfast protector. “Liam!” her heart cried out in desperation.

Almost instantaneously, before she could fully comprehend the chaos unfolding, she was hurled aside. A massive brown wolf, fierce and powerful, launched itself at her captor. The sound of snarling and the clash of bodies filled the air. Talya watched in awe and horror as the wolf tore the vampire’s head clean off, a brutal display of raw power.

The wolf turned, its fierce gaze locking onto the creator vampire, who merely smiled with cruel satisfaction. Talya’s heart raced as she witnessed Liam’s wolf charge forward, but an unseen force held him back, preventing him from closing the distance.

Again and again, Liam’s wolf lunged, but each attempt was thwarted by an invisible barrier. “Liam!” Talya called out weakly, her voice strained with fear. The wolf growled one last time, then, sensing her distress, moved to her side.

In that moment, uncertainty washed over her, but she knew she had to act. Gathering her strength, she wrapped her arms around the wolf’s thick neck and concentrated, dreaming them both to the shifter realm.

The instant they arrived, she collapsed to the ground, her body spent and weak. The wolf made a comforting sound, nudging her gently with its powerful body.

“Talya,” she heard the wolf’s voice resonate within her mind. “You did well. You summoned Liam, the only one capable of protecting you. Now, I will send you back. Rest, my child. I won’t call you back until you’ve healed. Embrace Liam’s wolf, and he will return with you.”

With great effort, Talya lifted her weary arms and wrapped them around Liam’s wolf. The world around her began to fade into darkness.

When Talya opened her eyes again, she gasped, her breath hitching in her throat. She turned quickly to find Liam beside her, his expression a mix of concern and confusion as he shot up into a sitting position.

“Talya, what the—” he started, but she interrupted, her voice urgent.

“What happened to you, both of you?” she demanded, her heart racing.

“What is going on?”

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