Semua Bab Alpha's Heat His To Ruin Hers To Heal: Bab 51 - Bab 60

AxelThe compound gates came into view as we rode back. My bike's engine was still warm under me, but something felt off. The air felt thick with tension I could taste.I'd spent the last three hours patrolling the outer roads with Rika, Jordan, and a few others. Waiting for Jace and Eden to get back with news. They'd insisted on going alone to check out those murders. Eden had made some excuse about needing Jace's help. Something about his "strategic mind." But I'd seen the way she looked at him. The way she avoided my eyes when I asked questions.And Jace? He'd seemed almost happy about it. Too happy in fact.I killed the engine and pulled off my helmet. The compound was buzzing with activity. More than usual."Alpha," Dante called from the main hall steps. "Your woman's been asking for you. She seems upset."My blood went cold. "Where is she?""Inside. Waiting with Zara."I took the steps two at a time. The main hall doors were open, and I could hear voices inside. Calla's voice,

MalachaiThe morning air was crisp as I led the patrol through the outer rim of our territory. My boots crunched on fallen leaves while I tried to shake off the heaviness from yesterday's mess with Eden and Axel.Truth was, I couldn't stop thinking about it. The way Axel had looked when he found out what Eden did to Calla. Like someone had ripped his heart out and stomped on it. I'd never seen him that angry, not even when Michael challenged him. Though I admit his anger on Michael was of a different caliber, even I got chills watching that fight.Speaking of Michael, where the hell was he? I hadn't seen him since Axel beat him down for the leadership challenge. Word was he'd been locked up in his room, only coming out when Joseph ran errands for him. Something about that didn't sit right with me."Mal," Cole called from behind me. "You seeing this?"I stopped and followed his gaze. Fresh tire tracks in the mud. Multiple bikes, heading deeper into our territory than they should be."C

The fight ended as suddenly as it had started.Bodies lay scattered through the trees. Most of them were cartel members. But Marcus Kane was nowhere to be seen."Where is he?" Axel growled, his eyes still red with battle rage."Gone," Malachai said. "Took three others with him and ran when the tide turned.""Coward," Jordan spat.I looked around at the aftermath. Seven cartel members dead and we'd lost nobody.But I felt different. Changed in a way that went deeper than the partial shift.I'd crossed a line tonight. Gone from protected mate to killer. The blood under my claws proved it."You okay?" Axel asked, appearing beside me."I killed two people.""You defended yourself and your pack.""I know. But—""But nothing." His hand found my face. "You did what you had to do."I leaned into his touch. His skin was warm and reassuring. But I could still taste blood in my mouth."How do you deal with it?" I asked."One day at a time."He pulled me against his chest. I could hear his heart

Axel By afternoon, the whole compound was buzzing with nervous energy. Word had spread about the witch meeting. People were scared. I found Calla in the training yard, working out her frustration on a heavy bag. She was throwing punches with more force than technique. "You're going to hurt yourself," I said, walking over. "I'm fine." "Your form is all wrong." "Then fix it." I moved behind her, adjusting her stance. My hands on her hips, guiding her movement. "Like this," I said, helping her throw a proper hook. She leaned back against me. I could smell her shampoo, her skin, the faint scent of arousal that always drove me crazy. "Better?" she asked. "Much better." We weren't talking about punching anymore. "Axel," she said softly. "Yeah?" "Are you sure about tonight? About bringing the whole pack?" "I'm sure about protecting you." "But what if they're right? What if this ritual could help us win the war?" I turned her around to face me. Her green eyes were bright with

JaceThe night air felt heavy as Eden and I crouched behind the old dumpster. The smell of garbage mixed with something else. Something cold and dead that made my wolf pace under my skin.Vampires."Two guards at the front door," I whispered into my earpiece. "Can't see inside from here.""Copy that," Axel's voice crackled back. "Hold position. Don't engage unless necessary."I clicked off the radio and looked at Eden. Her mismatched eyes were focused on the warehouse across the street. The runes on her arms glowed faintly in the darkness due to her keeping hold on her magic in case."You sense anything?" I asked quietly.She nodded. "At least six of them inside. Maybe more.""How can you tell?""The shadow shield is weaker here. It's being stretched to cover a lot of supernatural activity."I studied her face. She looked calm, but I could see the tension in her shoulders. The way her hands trembled slightly."You okay?""Fine," she said quickly. Too quickly.We'd been partners on the