“She’s my mate” I tell him with such force I surprise even myself. It’s amazing how the thought of losing her really drives it home. Geoff doesn’t say anything. He just sits in silence as I drive through the centre of the pack. “That certainly complicates matters” he mumbles after some time. Tell me about it old man. “You think I can’t look after her is that what this is?” He’s surprised by my question but shakes his head “I’ve known her since she was a child. She’s been hurt and abandoned so much she’s learnt to protect herself. But she was never the best at detaching from people and emotions, I blame myself really. The ones that can’t detach are never meant to make it in the organisation, but she was so young and so small, so alone. I couldn’t bare to send her away” his words are so gentle I almost pull over. “If she loves you , she will die for you and the world will lose one of the best heretics we’ve had. I want her to have to best life, maybe what the best life for her is

When we finish our coffees we say our goodbyes and I head back to the town hall. It’s amazing how much better I feel after a catch up with Leah , I honestly love that girl and I’m beyond happy things have worked out so well for her. Her advise makes me chuckle as I get closer to the town hall. Imagine me trying to casually mount Matt as he’s doing some paperwork in his office or something. He’d shit himself ! I would love to see him names though. From what I’ve already seen the man is built like a Greek god so I definitely wouldn’t be mad at the chance to run my tongue down his body. Thinking about it I’ll have to leave anyway and like Leah said just before we left “if you don’t do it, You’ll either always regret it or wonder what if” I’m already wondering what if and I haven’t even left the pack yet. Ok I’m gonna do it though I’m not exactly experienced at being sexy so this could be a huge fuck up. Oh no what if I fart or something ? Oh man ok stop. Stop talking yourself

I wake up a few hours later in Matts bed. I vaguely remember him carrying me to his room and cuddling up next to me. I glance over at the alarm clock. It’s just after 2am. Shit Geoffs gonna kill me. Matts arm is draped over me and his soft snoring is the only thing I can hear. Leah said having sex with him would bring me clarity but all it’s done is confirm that he is in fact my mate. My body aches but in a good way as I look at him. He wants me but can I allow him to have me? Years of training and pain to be a heretic thrown away for something that most likely won’t last! And yet the mate bond calls to me , pulls me in like the ending is unavoidable. I shake my head , it’s too early in the morning to let myself get pulled into the sadness and confusion. Matts grip tightens and he pulls me in closer. I inhale and the smell of him puts me at ease. He always smells like the beach , a clean smell of freedom. His natural scent mixed with the aftershave he wears mingl

I push my claws against the door but it’s no use. I can’t believe she’s managed to lock me in here when I should be out there fighting! Lucifer growls in frustration. Whimpering noises come from down the stairs so I dart down. Leah and Adam have shifted back and are holding each other. They are both badly injured , their bodies marred with gashes and bites. There’s blood all over the basement but no signs of any rogues. What the fuck? Leon lays on the floor face down unmoving. Geoff , doctors Stevens , Rachel and paulo are gone. I grip Leon gently with my teeth and flip him over. He’s dead. His body is covered in blood and ..... dust? What the fuck happened and where are the others. From above I can hear Nova “last chance to back out arseholes” Leah and Adams heads shoot up in the direction of the door. For a moment there’s silence and then howls of pain ripple through the air. I listen carefully for any sound that she needs my help. But nothing comes except the

When I find out who’s behind these attacks I’m going to personally rip them limb from limb. Zeus growls in agreement as he runs from rogue to rogue ripping out throats with his teeth. The mind link blazes with pack members calling on the others for help. Each time I rip a rogue off a pack member I send them to help someone else. The rogues are never ending. Someones been building an army and it’s clear they’ve been doing it for some time. The pack house is locked down so that’s one less thing to worry about for right now. Geoff is inside helping from one of the armoured windows which is evident every time a rogue randomly drops down dead. God magic gives me the creeps I think as another rogue dies in front of me without being touched. “Get over it , at least the magic is on our side” Zeus snaps. I can’t help but admit he has a point. Balls of fire streak past our head and connect with a rogue behind us. I look for the source of the fire and my eyes connect w