Landry’s POVTina’s parents stood across the way with the bears having a standoff with the wolves before they attacked. Landry had yet to speak to them about why they didn’t show up to Tina’s funeral. He sent his beta to find them, but even his beta couldn’t reach them.Now he understood why.They had an alliance with the bears.When did that even happen? Bernice stood frozen as she stared at them; she was just as shocked as he was. However, they didn’t have time to ponder what they were seeing. They were attacking!The other Alphas were fighting hard against the attack, but the bears were still slightly more powerful than the wolves and they weren’t going to be a match unless Bernice and Landry were there to fight with them.Without further delay, Landry and Bernice jumped into action. They fought with all their strength. Two blurs of white and dark fur meshed as they continued their fighting. Tina’s parent’s also put up a fair fight.They were strong and they were angry.Landry won

Bernice’s POV“Where is my Landry?!”Cora’s voice broke through the barrier of the waiting room and it was taking everything I had not to attack her. Julia was at the edge and itching to be released. She wanted to rip Cora’s throat right out of her neck.And I almost let her.“He isn’t your Landry, Cora,” Jessie said, folding her arms across her chest. “And he’s resting.”“I insist you let me in there right now. I must see him for myself,” she cried.Tears welled up in her eyes and her bottom lip quivered; it almost seemed genuine.“You can see him when he’s well,” Jessie said again; she wasn’t backing down. She might have allowed Cora to live in her palace for a little while, but I could tell she didn’t trust Cora.Cora glances at me and I could see the fury flashing through her eyes.“I suppose you’re going to let this half-whit see him?”“This half-whit happens to be the love of Landry’s life,” Jessie said before I could tell her not to. I felt my face turning a different shade of

Bernice’s POVMost of the Alphas seemed more relaxed after I spoke to them. They didn’t ask any further questions. They also changed the subject to discuss the recent battle we all partake in; the one that nearly killed Landry.We feared this battle was far from over.I glanced at my brother who was watching me warily; I could see the concern in his eyes. Though, I wasn’t sure where it was coming from.“The Beta is still patrolling the rest of the kingdom with a couple of men,” one of the alphas reminded the others. “We should all be prepared for another attack. We are without the Alpha King. Which makes us more vulnerable.”“We might be without an Alpha, but we are certainly not vulnerable,” I assure them. “We are still strong if we work together on protecting our kingdom. Landry will not be out of commission forever.”“Maybe so, but until he returns, we aren’t as strong. Other creatures know that as well and will attack us. We need to come up with a plan until he returns and is well

Landry’s POVLandry could smell Bernice as soon as she neared the hospital room. He could feel Amon growing excited within him the closer she got. He did everything but break free from Landry and run to her.When she opened the door, his heart fell into her stomach. She was looking so worn out and ill; more ill than she looked the other day. She was much thinner, her features were worn out, her eyes were fading in color, and her hair was flat and unwashed. She still looked beautiful, but he could tell she wasn’t feeling well.It must have been the medication; she’s been too long without his blood and now her body was deteriorating before his eyes.She gave him a faint smile when she saw him; a slight relief look appeared in her eyes when she saw that he was awake.“You’re up…” she breathed as she stepped into the room.Jessie stood up quickly upon seeing her appearance.“Oh, my goddess,” she gasped. “Bernice, you don’t look well. Are you okay?”“Yes,” she answered, brushing her hands

Landry’s POVAnother dead end.The sorcerer who gave Bernice’s father the medication was dead. There was nothing Landry could do.“I see,” Landry said, standing to his feet. “Thank you for your time.”Bernice’s father stood as well.“I’m sorry if that wasn’t what you wanted to hear, your majesty. But there’s nothing we can do. She’s gone and any chances of a cure are gone with her.”Landry nodded.“I appreciate your time,” Landry said in return.He left without another word; Jessie trailed closely behind him.“That’s it?” Jessie complained. “We are just giving up?”“It’s a dead end, Jessie,” he said in return. “You heard him; the sorcerer is dead. There’s no cure here.”“And you believe him?”“There’s no reason to not believe him. He might not care for Bernice as his daughter, but he wouldn’t deny her a cure if he had one.”Jessie said nothing more as they returned to his palace.“We can’t give up,” Jessie finally spoke after a long silence.“Who said anything about giving up?” Landry