Chapter 25: Almost Gone

**DELANEY**

We make it into the packhouse, uninterrupted. Finally. But that might have a lot to do with Orion sending a mindlink out to make sure everyone leaves us alone so we can actually rest.

The moment we hit the bed, and I am snuggled into Orion’s arms my eyes close.

But weirdly everything is so cold around me. I feel like I’m laying on a hard stone floor but my eyes are so heavy. I can't open them back up.

'Hera, what's going on?'

Silence... Where is my wolf?? Where is Orion?? My whole body is losing heat, I can feel the anxiety rush through my whole being.

"Such a beautiful little specimen. I can't believe I let you get away the first time... Should have taken you when I had the chance all those years ago... No worries you will be mine again..." I am trembling, I know that voice. I would know that voice anywhere. I have worked so hard to forget his voice, his face and to find myself again. But it never worked...

"What do you want from me?? Haven't you taken enough from m