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

“Aleric! Enough!” I shout.

Please!

stagger to my feet, wanting to protect

deflects with ease, and I realise

is

in human form and is

which reminds me

half-face mask in black with gold accents.

is wrapped with full

as Royce steps forward, ready to assist in

erupts, a blue blinding shield spreads

come.”

to go…

as he throws Aleric to the

Brother against brother…

it come

Luna.” Alpha Liam says

jumps back. Taking me away from the

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

brother and the woman they were both entwined with… mated

I wish I could take away every pain my children

I ever wanted was for them

good men,

I failed. 7

SKYLA.

the air, as I block his path,

smoke.

my head into his. My

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

see

but I

and that’s when

see anything in all directions…, nor can I

‘Royce!’ I shout.

His voice comes, but I’m

snake-like smile slithers

tilts

“Oh, you’re mine now…

now.

at his confidence as I place the

I dart at him. This time I show no mercy, slashing

He hisses, as he flings me

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