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!

my feet,

deflects with ease, and I realise she doesn’t need my

appearance is different

form and is covered by

which reminds me of Bastet

half-face mask in black with gold accents.

should have been naked, is wrapped with full black and gold armour, exuding

forward, ready to assist in the

ground beneath us erupts, a blue blinding shield spreads around us and I

Catherine, come.”

to go… He’s

he throws

Brother against brother…

it come to this?

Luna.” Alpha Liam says

bridal style and jumps

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

the woman

clenches and I wish I could take away every

was for them to live their

the fullest, to become good

I failed. 7

SKYLA.

voice resonating in the air, as I

smoke.

and I slam my head into his. My armour protects me, but he’s thrown to

Apophis’ voice hisses from the shadows that now wrap around

see Royce

Royce shouts, but I can’t see where he

look around and that’s when

darkness all around. I can’t see anything in all directions…, nor can

‘Royce!’ I shout.

His voice comes, but I’m not sure

slithers

he tilts

“Oh, you’re mine now…

now.

at his confidence as I

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

He hisses, as he flings me to the

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