Keto's POVThe minute Orion said there was another alpha in the police station, I knew he felt threatened. His eyes went sharp, cold, like he was ready to tear apart whoever it was. That look always made me alert because Orion doesn't get rattled easily.“He smells like an alpha I killed in the past,” he said in that clipped tone of his.I frowned. “You want me to look into it?”He shook his head. “No. I’ll wait in the reception. You go with Kate. Check the CCTVs, and find out if there’s anything suspicious that would give us any leads on Ravenna. I want this done fast, Keto.”“Got it, boss," I said.He didn’t even look back as he turned and walked off, already dismissing me. Typical Orion. Always in control, or at least pretending to be. I clenched my jaw and followed Kate.She was already moving, her badge out, weaving through the crowded hallway. She greeted a few officers, her face calm but determined. I caught how some of them smiled at her, glad to see her back. She used to b
Lyra's POVBen’s footsteps faded, and his words stuck in my head. “Your death will be tonight.”I pressed my back against the bars, my body shaking.“Kira,” I said, my voice low. “What if Orion doesn't get to us? What if we don't make it?”She nodded, her eyes dark. “Don't lose hope, Ravenna. Until it's over, don't act like it's over. You hear me?"“Yes, I hear you,” I whispered. “But we have to try and come up with plan B, in case Orion doesn't show up. I don't have the kind of faith you have in him, Kira.”Kira got up from the bench. "I don't expect you to, you haven't seen what Orion is capable of doing, but I'm positive you'd see that tonight.""So we just wait for him?" I asked, my voice weak.She nodded her head, "Yes, we wait. We have tried everything we could until there's nothing more we can do. Now we wait."I took a deep breath, trying to steady my rapid heartbeat.Time passed slowly, and each second that passed added to the unease in my heart.I counted the guard’s steps,
Lyra's POVKira's voice cut through the haze in my head, "Don't believe him, Ravenna. Don't you dare.”I didn't listen to her, "I'll do anything you want," I surrendered, "Just don't kill her."Kira's gaze landed on me, “Ravenna-”"I'm sorry, Kira," I whispered, "I can't let him kill you because of me."A triumphant and evil smile spread across his face.Then he nodded his head towards the direction of the cave behind him, "Start by going back to the cave," he ordered, "Move your ass."I complied, my feet trembling as I advanced.Ben still had his claws close to her throat, even as they followed behind me. My heart raced as I led the way into the cave.I still felt my wolf stirring inside me, but I didn't dare use it, not while Kira's life was hanging in the balance.I walked slowly, through the hallway until Ben's voice cut through, "Take right," he instructed. I took right, and it led to a place that looked like a room.My eyes quickly scanned the room for any weapon that I could
Lyra's POVI clenched my fists beside my body in anger.There was something about Ben that I still don't understand; he has no smell.I can always smell Orion's presence, Keto, Kira, and other werewolves, but Ben was different; it was as if he knew how to mask his scent."I knew you weren't going to last long in the cell before finding your way out," he said, "You are resilient just like Orion.""I'm nothing like him," I said with my teeth clenched.Ben tilted his head with a nearly sympathetic expression, "Oh, but you have the same Alpha fire, you just don't
Lyra's POVWe walked through the doorway into a corridor that was lit with lamps that looked like we were in the 60s.My werewolf senses were alive, but I still couldn't feel my wolf like I used to anymore, but I could hear sounds from a distance and see in the dark.I shot Kira a glance as she walked beside me with her shoulders squared.Her lips were dry, a clear sign of dehydration. And the mistletoe in her system prevented her powers from working in any way.“Are you okay?” I whispered, my voice hoarse.“I’m fine, Raven," she said, “Just because I don't have my powers doesn't mean I can't fight or kill if I have to.""You're a healer," I responded, though my eyes were fixed on the path ahead in the cave. "Healers aren't trained to kill or fight.""Not in Orion's pack," she insisted, "Orion always insists everyone knows how to fight. But I get your point, so yes, I'm not a killing machine."She stopped, panting, hardly able to hold herself up by pressing her fists on the wall. "Ki
Lyra's POVMy wrists were restrained behind my back, but the gag placed on my mouth had been taken off, so I could talk.Kira was facing me with her head slumped against the cell bars on the floor, and she looked as if she was resting on some ancient straw beds. Looking at her from across the room, I caught her dark eyes staring in my direction.“He’ll come for us, you know,” she remarked placidly. “Orion. We’re not going to rot in this prison for Ben's amusement.”I replied, half-chuckling. “He most certainly does not give a damn if we are still alive, and if he does, it is surely to enrich his already bolstered ego.”I detected her lips pursing together in a stubborn smile. “You’re weak at giving him due credit. He’s a dramatic character based on only what he lets you capture him on. But… he’s meticulous in detail. And then I've seen how he looks at you with intensity."I choked back what I expected would be a laugh, but my throat’s treachery didn’t allow even that. I forced myself