Flame's Breath: A Magical Gay Romance & Paranormal Urban Fantasy (Arcane Response Coven Book 1) by R.J. Benson

Author:R.J. Benson [Benson, R.J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: RJ Benson Official
Published: 2025-01-30T00:00:00+00:00

14

Dante

Orion stood at the head of the ARC briefing room, his steady gaze sweeping over the gathered team. The holographic map hovered above the table, arcs of magical energy connecting the nodes marked across Eryndia’s ley line network. The glow of the projection reflected on the polished surface of the table, casting an ambient light over the team’s focused faces.

“Dante and Sebastian have already identified a pattern,” Orion began, his tone direct. “The Heralds are targeting dormant ley lines. These nodes represent their likely next moves.”

Kaelen leaned forward, his brow furrowing as he studied the map. “So, they’re not just setting random fires.”

“Not even close,” Dante said, his arms crossed as he leaned back in his chair. “They’ve got a plan, and if we’re right, they’re trying to activate the ley line network.”

Sebastian adjusted the cuffs of his coat. “If they’re successful, the magic they’ll unlock won’t just destabilize the region. We’re talking about a chain reaction across the entire continent—fault lines, earthquakes, volcanic activity. Activating these ley lines could unleash forces that haven’t been seen in millennia.”

Dante kept his gaze on the map, his arms crossed tightly over his chest. He could feel Sebastian’s presence beside him, steady and composed as always, and it only made the knot in his stomach tighten. The memory of their kiss flickered in his mind, uninvited, and he clenched his jaw, refusing to look over.

The room fell silent, the gravity of his statement settling over the team. Lucas leaned forward, his brows drawing together. “You’re saying this isn’t just about Vaeloria.”

Sebastian nodded, his silver-gray eyes meeting Lucas’s. “Exactly. If the ley lines go active at full capacity, the effects won’t stop at our borders. The entire continent will feel the impact—territorial shifts, environmental disasters, magic spiraling out of control. It’s not just our country at risk. It’s all of them.”

Dante shifted his weight, his focus glued to the glowing marker on the map. He could taste the unspoken words hanging between them, feeling heavier than the stakes Orion was outlining. His jaw tightened as he forced himself to stay still, to keep his breathing steady, even as Sebastian wrapped around him, every word precise and certain.

Kaelen’s jaw tightened, his honey-brown gaze flicking back to the map. “That’s… bigger than anything we’ve ever dealt with before.”

Orion’s tone cut through the tension, steady but firm. “Which is why we can’t let them succeed. This isn’t just about stopping Lockwood—it’s about preventing a catastrophe that could reshape the entire world.”

Lucas leaned back, his electric-blue eyes narrowing as he glanced at the map. “And here I thought these guys were just your average anarchists.”

“They’re organized,” Orion said, crossing his arms. “And every move they make is calculated.”

Aiden traced a finger along one of the glowing lines, his emerald-green eyes thoughtful. “So, what do we do about it?”

“We split up,” Orion said, zooming the map to highlight specific nodes. “Each team will investigate a marked site. Gather intel, assess the situation, and report back. No unnecessary risks.”

The projection shifted again, magnifying a node on the outskirts of Eryndia.

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