They made their decision

The large council tent was dimly lit, heavy with thick incense smoke and the scent of damp earth. What was meant to be a sacred place for prayer and union now pulsed with unease.

Around the firepit sat the island elders, robed and weathered, their faces set with quiet knowing.

Curtis stood tall at the head of the gathering, flanked by Macon and Stone. Vera, Gary, and the rest of the leadership from all packs had taken their places.

On the opposite side of the circle sat the remaining four mates—Amarok and Geri, quiet but visibly agitated, and Taylor and Tara, both subdued, their eyes shadowed with sadness.

Salem and Orson were gone.

Their absence ached louder than any word spoken.

One of the elders finally broke the silence. Her voice was hoarse but calm. “Two of the guardians have left.”

“They didn’t just leave,” Geri muttered, resting his forearm on his knee. “They bolted.”

“Then let them bolt,” Amarok added, his voice sharp, jaw tight. “We don’t need them. We’ll make do.”

The elder man beside her shook his head slowly. “It is not about making do, young Alpha. Six guardians sealed the evil. Six must be present to keep it contained.”

“And who says that’s true?” Geri questioned, brows raised. “What if we ignore it? What if four of us is enough?”

“You misunderstand the prophecy,” the elder woman said firmly. “There were six original warriors who formed the seal with their bond. Six bloodlines… Six wolves. Now history repeats. You are not chosen for convenience. You are chosen for balance.”

Curtis stepped forward, rubbing the bridge of his nose. “And if they never return? Then what? Do we sit here waiting for a death sentence?”

“No,” Macon said quietly. “We prepare. But we also find a way to reach them. Whether we want to or not.”

“They made their decision,” Amarok growled. “They walked away.”

“They walked away from you, not the prophecy,” another elder corrected. “The bond has already clicked. The moment you all responded to each other, it began. They can run, but destiny follows.”

Tara clenched her jaw, then asked the question none of them wanted to voice. “How long until… it comes? This evil you speak of?”

The elders shared looks, then the eldest male answered, “As long as the bond is complete, time shortens. You will feel it when the veil thins. You will know. The signs are already here.”

Taylor shivered but nodded. “Then we must be ready.”

“But what if they never acknowledge it?” Tara asked, her voice softer now, laced with pain. “What if they continue pretending we don’t matter?”

Amarok, growled, arms folding across his chest. “Then they don’t matter to us either.”

Geri sneered. “Let them live in denial. The only assholes I’m interested in are the ones with curves, not—”

“Geri!” Taylor gasped, her face flushed red.

He blew her a kiss. “I meant yours, baby.”

Even in the tension, Taylor rolled her eyes, lips twitching.

The oldest elder gave them all a long, patient look. “They will have to accept it. They can’t escape fate. No wolf ever has.”

“They left without a word,” Amarok said again, fists clenched. “And I’ll be damned if I ever go looking for them.”

“Same,” Geri agreed without hesitation.

The tent fell quiet again. The festival outside had long died down. The lights were dimming across the campgrounds, laughter faded into silence, and the sun hung high, watching them all.

As the meeting ended, the four mates made their way back toward the girls’ tent. The walk was slow and quiet. The afternoon air was cool, brushing gently against their skin.

None of them said much, until Tara suddenly glanced up at Amarok.

“A penny for your thoughts?” she asked gently, her fingers still wrapped around his.

He looked down at her, then exhaled through his nose. “Just thinking about Nabis. That island. The one from the prophecy. Feels like the second we step foot there, everything changes.”

“Change is scary,” Taylor said softly, reaching out to hold Geri’s hand. “But… this feels right. I gave up on finding my Wolf a long time, And then I finally got my wolf… and I met you both.” She smiled faintly at Geri, then at Amarok. “I feel whole. Maybe the goddess is up to something.”

“Damn right she is,” Geri muttered, pulling her hand to his lips and kissing her knuckles.

Tara turned to Amarok again. “So… you’re not scared?”

He chuckled low. “I’m terrified. But not of the prophecy. I’m scared of what I’d be without you.”

She smiled, cheeks tinged pink. He pulled her closer.

“We’ll get through this,” he said. “Together.”

They were just reaching the front of the tent when a figure appeared.

Stone.

His arms were folded, his jaw clenched. As they walked up, he took one step forward—but Amarok instantly moved, sliding in front of the girls, protective and cold-eyed.

“Stone,” Tara called softly.

“What do you want?” Amarok asked, his tone ice.

Stone’s eyes narrowed. “My sisters. They need rest. I’m taking them in.”

“Don’t start shit,” Geri warned, stepping beside Amarok. “Not right now.”

Stone glared. “They’re not your playthings. They’re my blood.”

Taylor sighed, moving around Geri slightly. “We’re fine, Stone.”

Tara nodded too. “Really. We just… needed the walk.”

Geri smirked. “And some good company.”

Amarok leaned down and Tara kissed his cheek gently, her hand resting for a second on his chest.

“See you later,” she whispered.

Taylor stepped up to Geri, rising on her toes to press a soft kiss to his cheek. He grinned like a wolf who’d just claimed his prize.

Stone growled. “Enough.”

But the girls were already slipping into their tent, giggling under their breath.

Amarok and Geri watched them disappear behind the flaps, smiling despite themselves. And as Stone turned with a grumble and stalked back into the darkness, Geri chuckled.

“She kissed me first, bro.”

Amarok smirked, low and full of heat. “They’re ours. Whether he likes it or not.”

[**Author's Note**

Hey, my amazing readers!

I’m so excited and grateful that you chose to dive into *Wolves of the Hexa Bond*. This story is truly a masterpiece straight from my heart, and I promise you, it’s only just beginning. Stick around till the very end and get ready to enjoy every twist, every turn, and every emotional rollercoaster.

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