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 surging around

“Aleric! Enough!” I shout.

Please!

my feet, wanting to protect

ease, and I realise she doesn’t

is different

in human form and is

me of Bastet

half-face mask in black

have been naked, is wrapped with full black and gold

Royce steps forward, ready

shield spreads around us and I see Alpha Liam standing

Catherine, come.” He says

you need to

throws Aleric to

Brother against brother…

it come to this?

Liam

and jumps back. Taking

know this is the last time I’ll

and the woman they were both entwined with…

I could take away every pain

wanted was for

become good men,

I failed. 7

SKYLA.

snarl, my voice resonating in the air, as I block his

smoke.

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

hisses from the shadows that now wrap

see Royce

Royce shouts, but I

and that’s when I realise

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

‘Royce!’ I shout.

but I’m not

smile slithers

he tilts his

“Oh, you’re mine now…

now.

at his confidence as I place

I say as I dart at him. This time I show no mercy,

he flings

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