19|Burden

[Axel]

I did not see other leaders in the assault, only Devon. There was no way other alphas would take sides with him. The eight packs in this kingdom took oath every five years to keep peace in this land. We hated war and avoided it as much as possible.

What did Devon want? Why did he start the war? He was not doing all this to steal Rory from me. It might be something more important that he was after. He did not use Rory, but they might do this together. One thing that was so hard to digest was why humans were involved in this matter.

No, it was not a war. One or two people destroyed my pack and left no one alive. They sent some rogues to hold the contest to ensure I was dead. Could it be someone wanted us to be gone forever?

I looked at Cora’s house and guessed which one was her bedroom window. I hoped she slept well and maybe dreamed about me. Thinking about her made my body shiver. I wanted her again. I needed to feel her lips on mine. I had to think about it. I believed her