LOGIN“So far, we have not encountered anything too terrible. Marietta can help too, but we need to hurry. I think we found our reason and possibly a solution to our situation. And…if we are right, we are on a deadline.”She jumps back from the window as I lift Marietta in, then follow my mate through the
105 - BenArriving back at the packhouse is surreal. Elara’s pack, our pack has been so sufficient in recovering from this attack that the only sign of a problem is the teetering and singed packhouse itself.There is no one else lying around injured, no cries for help or panic. Coven and Pack member
“Ben, this is amazing!” Trevor, a pack warrior, claps me on the back as we step through the main doors.“It’s not done, but it’s good enough to house everyone.” I shrug and look around for Marge and Maggie. Spotting them with a group of younger witches, I call out, “Marge! I need your help.” And jog
104 - BenI am going to lose my mind. She will be the death of me for sure. I would prefer to die buried inside her than worrying about what she is doing inside the crumbling packhouse with Brianna. I have been standing guard over Jason and Juliette for over an hour now. The steam has finally stoppe
“I’m not sure what to do.” I say over my shoulder to Brianna. “The window felt right, but nothing here does.” I feel stupid. The magic looks so easy when the witches use it, and I don’t know why I thought it would be easy for me to spot it or feel it or whatever with the amount of time I have spent
103 - ElaraShe follows me wordlessly. I feel like I am finally getting to the heart of what has been going on in my pack. As we move towards the wreckage, I feel my pulse increase. Maybe now I will get some real answers.“Do you feel a safe way in?” I ask over my shoulder, still prowling the perime
“Have a seat Ben, we need to chat before you go.”“Is something wrong, Alpha? Did something happen to Elara, Junior?”“I’m waiting for a few answers myself, but your reaction makes my decision easier. I want a straight answer. Is Elara your mate?”My breath hitches, I haven’t admitted it out loud to
35 - BenShe’s happy. She’s healthy. And she is completely enamored with Ryker. I can’t even call him an asshole in my head. He’s a good Alpha, we all saw that the week we visited when Rayna introduced Jeremiah to him. Whatever hang-ups they had, they are far beyond that now. She is still one of the
“Elder Harlan, it’s time.” I can’t get rid of the hollow sound in my voice.“It’s Reuben to you now, Alpha.”“Save the ‘Alpha’ stuff for when I’m official.”“You are official, child. The ceremony is pomp and circumstance.”“And yet, necessary for some of our pack to start taking me seriously. Please
It’s only a few moments and then she blinks, looking confused. “Dizzy.” She says weakly. The rest of the crowd starts to relax, but something is wrong. Then suddenly Ryker is running, keeping her cradled in his arms.Jer steps forward as Ryker gets close. “NO! Stay, just us, all of you stay inside.







