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

darkness

“Aleric! Enough!” I shout.

Please!

to my feet,

she deflects with ease, and I

is different

form and is

which reminds me of

half-face mask in black with

have been naked, is wrapped with full black and

pulled from my thoughts as Royce steps forward, ready to assist in the battle

blue blinding shield spreads around us and I see Alpha Liam standing there.

Catherine, come.”

need to go… He’s lost.”

throws Aleric

Brother against brother…

come

Luna.” Alpha Liam says softly

jumps back. Taking me away from

I know this is

the woman they were both entwined with…

and I wish I could take away every pain my children

was for them to live

fullest, to become good men,

I failed. 7

SKYLA.

my voice resonating in the air, as

smoke.

I slam my head into

voice hisses from the shadows that now

see Royce

shouts, but I can’t see where

and that’s when I realise

anything in all directions…, nor can

‘Royce!’ I shout.

but I’m not sure

snake-like smile slithers across Aleric’s

tilts his

“Oh, you’re mine now…

now.

confidence as I place

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 side,

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