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

Skyla, darkness

“Aleric! Enough!” I shout.

Please!

feet, wanting to

ease, and I realise she

entire appearance is

form and is

reminds me of

a cat-like half-face mask in black with gold

naked, is wrapped with full

my thoughts as Royce steps forward, ready to

erupts, a blue blinding shield spreads around us and

Luna Catherine, come.” He

need to go… He’s lost.”

he throws Aleric to

Brother against brother…

come to

Liam says softly

jumps back.

his shoulder, and my vision blurs. I know this is the last time I’ll

and the woman they were both entwined with… mated

wish I could take away every

was for them to

good men,

I failed. 7

SKYLA.

my voice resonating in the air,

smoke.

head into his. My armour protects me, but he’s thrown

her!’ Apophis’ voice hisses from the shadows that now wrap around us and

can’t see Royce

I can’t see

and that’s

see anything in all directions…, nor can I smell

‘Royce!’ I shout.

fine.” His voice comes, but I’m

snake-like smile slithers across Aleric’s

he tilts his

“Oh, you’re mine now…

now.

at his confidence as I place the sword

I say as I dart at him.

hisses, as he

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