74. Final Moments

CATHERINE.

“Mother…” He stands there with a manic glint

in his eyes.

Where did I go wrong?

I cannot accept that this is my Aleric.

I step forward, although I know neither Alpha Marcel nor Alpha Liam wanted to bring me here, but I needed to try. 2

I needed to see him. I needed to see this for myself.

“I failed you, but if there is even an inch of remorse or regret within you, please stand down,” I say softly, moving towards him when Marcel raises his hand.

“Please be careful. Remember, he tried to kill Royce and many others. Winona needs you.” He says quietly, a frown on his face.

I look at him and nod. He’s right.

Even if I want to do everything I can for Aleric, I

need to be there for her too…

I walk towards him.

“Please stand down, Aleric.” I whisper. His eyes

blaze as he staggers back.

“Don’t come near me!” He shouts.

I refuse to listen to him as I close the gap between us and cup his face. 3

“Please,” I whisper. “You are not this person.”

He laughs, throwing his head back before he pushes me violently. I almost hit my head on the ground, but someone catches me, placing their hand beneath my head before it touches the ground. 1

His warmth and his scent make my heart squeeze and I look

and I look up at my other son…

Royce… 2

There’s regret in his eyes as he looks at me.

“We’ve lost him.” He says softly.

“I will never stand down!!” He

is as he

1

at Skyla, darkness

“Aleric! Enough!” I shout.

Please!

my feet, wanting to protect

and I realise

entire appearance is different now

in human form and is covered by

which reminds me of

armour consists of a cat-like half-face mask in black with gold accents.

should have been naked, is wrapped with full black

Royce steps forward, ready to assist in the battle against

shield spreads around us and

come.”

to

he throws Aleric to the

Brother against brother…

did it come to this?

Liam says softly before

style and jumps back. Taking

my vision blurs. I know this is the last time I’ll see my son

the woman they

wish I could take away every pain my children

wanted was for them

become good men, good mates, good alphas.

I failed. 7

SKYLA.

my voice resonating in the air,

smoke.

I slam my head into

voice hisses from the shadows that now

can’t see Royce

Royce shouts, but I can’t see where he

that’s

around. I can’t see anything in all directions…,

‘Royce!’ I shout.

fine.” His voice comes, but I’m not sure

snake-like smile slithers across Aleric’s

he tilts his

“Oh, you’re mine now…

now.

confidence as I place the sword

will never win this,” I say as I dart at him. This time I show no mercy, slashing at his

will!” He hisses, as he flings

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