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Marly POV My heart was racing as I tried to hack into the computer. I tried every sequence, every trick I could imagine. I knew Carson was tracking down our team who has some experienced in safely detonating bombs. However, I could not give up trying, I needed to break into this computer. It had critical information. It had to, otherwise, why would it be protected? I felt Carson pacing beside me but I had successfully blocked him out. I was down to nine minutes, and I felt sweat on my brow. “Marly, let it go. We can find Cecilia some other way,” Carson urged, wanting to toss the laptop before it blew up in my face. “I cannot give up. There are big secrets here for them to want to keep us out,” I said, my face determined to continue at the task at hand. I heard people entering the door, “Marly, let the squad take a look,” Carson urged, but I shook my head no. “There is no time to let that happen, Carson. Just trust me,” I r
Marly POV Carson had convinced me to take a break before I started to scan the computer. He had been right; I needed the break before I tackled the hacking of the Elder’s history. We had retired to our room, Carson bringing the laptop with him. “I do not trust this being out of my sight,” he said, as he locked it into his room safe. I nodded, “It seems surreal, doesn’t it? Elder John being the betrayer?” I asked, realizing this was the first we had a chance to speak about everything so far. “It is surreal, frustrating, and so much more I cannot even convey,” Carson admitted. “The worst part is tampering with our bond,” he added. “I know,” I replied with a sigh. “What is wrong?” Carson asked, pulling me into his lap. “Everything. I miss the sparks that bounced between us, I miss seeing my full mark on your neck. I miss it all,” I replied softly, as I laid my head against Carson’s shoulder. “I still feel the sparks, Marly,
Sarah POV I broke free from Marly and raced towards the house. There was so much smoke, and the heat was unbearable. “JEFF!” I screamed into the darkness. How could he have survived? The second explosion would have happened when he was in there. Why did he go without me? I would die without Jeff by my side. I felt Carson’s hands take my arms, preventing me from going any further. “He is over there,” he said, but I could not register what he was saying. Who was over where? Why do I care? I need to get to my mate. Carson was more forceful, dragging me away from the flames. “Jeff survived; he is over there!” Carson shouted at me, trying to get my attention. Where? I thought scanning around the house. All I could see was debris. And then I noticed Marly racing towards the side of the house. “JEFF?” I screamed as Carson released me and I followed behind Marly, getting to Jeff before she did. He had burn
Marly POV How could this be? Who could want to see me to lose so much? “What do we do now?” I asked. Marise looked at me with genuine sympathy, “Do you know anybody who would have such a grudge against you as to destroy your mate bond?” she asked. I shook my head, “Not at all,” I responded. “Me neither,” Carson added, taking a hold of my hand. “It would be someone powerful,” Marise stated. Carson looked to Jeff who shook his head, “There is nobody I can think of,” he replied. “Fuck, there has to be someone who has a beef with us,” Carson muttered. “Let’s take it from the other end,” Marise said as she stepped away from Elder John’s corpse. “What does that mean?” I asked. “Elder John is dead. His death was tied to the breaking of your bond. Elder John meant something to the witch who cast this spell,” she summarized. “Meaning with his death, the death of their bond would be payment?” Sarah questioned. M
Carson POV I tilted Marly’s face so I could see her neck and sure enough her mark was fading as well. My heart sank. What have we done? I had hesitated when Marly wanted to save Elder John, and she did not want to go against me, so she let him go. And now everything was in jeopardy of being lost. “It will be alright. Marise will be here shortly,” I said, pulling her into my arms. Marise has been a long-time friend, and at one time a personal interest. That was years ago, but I felt like I should share that information with Marly, but it seemed so trivial. It was years ago and meant nothing to me now. Before I could think any further about it, there was a knock on my door before Jeff and Sarah walked into my office. “We heard Elder John has left this world. That is good news,” Jeff stated, as he sat in front of my desk, pulling Sarah into his lap. “Kind of, yes,” I responded. “What do you mean?” Sarah a
Marly POV Tears continued streaming down my face. I had ignored everyone I saw as I raced towards the forest. I needed to run. To be with Layla, my wolf, as we recognized what this meant for us. And what this meant for our relationship with Carson. All was lost and there was not a damn thing we could do to change it. I quickly shifted, not caring that I had destroyed my clothes. Layla shook out her fur and took off quickly, racing through the forest. Everything was a blur; racing past us as she ran to get rid of her anger and hurt at what had transpired in the dungeon. “It was not his fault,” she said softly. I knew it was not, but I was not ready nor prepared to forgive what had transpired. Before long I sensed someone coming up behind me. Before I could make a move to get into a defensive position, I saw Carson’s Lycan wolf, Kane, race up beside us. He nudged closer to us, trying to get us to slow down.