All Chapters of Alpha's Heat His To Ruin Hers To Heal: Chapter 81 - Chapter 90

Sleep was supposed to be my escape from this shitty life. Instead, it became my nightmare.I jolted awake for the third time that night, sweat coating my skin as fragments of visions danced behind my eyelids each time I slept. Dark shapes moving through the forest. Red eyes gleaming in the darkness. Voices planning things I couldn't quite hear but desperately needed to understand.Beside me, Axel stirred. His arm tightened around my waist as he sensed my distress even in sleep. The bandages covering his wounds from yesterday's fight crackled softly as he moved."Another one?" he murmured without opening his eyes."They're getting closer." I pressed my face into his neck, breathing in his familiar scent to ground myself. "More of them every time I sleep."Through the window, I could see the first pale hints of dawn touching the horizon. The compound buzzed with activity even at this early hour. Pack members moved with grim purpose, changing passwords, switching patrol routes, replacing

I watched Axel struggle with the decision. His jaw worked like he was chewing on something. Eden collapsed again, blood running from her nose as the barrier flickered."We don't have time," I said, making the choice for him. "I agree to the alliance."Ysara smiled, looking very satisfied with my answer. "Smart girl."She gestured to her three companions. Silver light flared around their hands as they moved to support Eden. I felt the magic hit like a wave of electricity through the air.The barriers steadied. The lights along Ravenridge's border stopped flickering and held strong."How long do we have?" Axel asked, wrapping his arm around my waist while Jace went to support Eden."Long enough for the ritual," Ysara replied. "But we must begin immediately. The barriers require constant attention now.""Ritual?" My stomach dropped. "I thought that came later.""Child, there is no later. The vampire assault grows stronger each hour." Ysara's dark eyes fixed on mine. "Your abilities must

A day after the civilian evacuations, Matron Ysara found me sitting by Axel's bedside. He was sleeping peacefully now, color returning to his face as his body fought off the silver. But I couldn't rest. Too many questions buzzed through my mind."You're restless, child," Ysara observed from the doorway. Her silver hair caught the afternoon light streaming through the medical bay windows."I keep thinking about what you said. About my ancestors and the binding magic." I looked up at her. "I need to understand what I really am.""Understanding comes with a price. Are you prepared to pay it?"I glanced at Axel's sleeping form, then back at her. "If it helps me protect my pack, yes."Ysara nodded slowly. "Then come. There are things you must see."She led me through the compound and into the forest behind it. We walked for maybe twenty minutes before reaching a clearing I'd never seen before. Ancient trees formed a perfect circle around an area where the grass grew differently - lusher, a

The fact that he knew my name made my blood freeze."Marcus, take the others and get out of here," I said without taking my eyes off the vampire."I'm not leaving you.""That's an order."Marcus hesitated for a second, then nodded grimly. "We'll come back for you.""I know."The next few minutes were chaos. Gunfire, inhuman snarls, the sound of claws on metal. I fought like hell, but there were simply too many of them.When a silver net dropped over me, I knew it was over.The last thing I saw before the tranquilizer dart hit was Marcus and the others disappearing into the forest. At least they'd made it out.----I woke up in hell.The room was concrete and metal, lit by harsh fluorescent lights that made everything look dead. My hands were chained to a metal chair with what felt like silver-lined restraints.The vampire from the forest sat across from me, looking perfectly comfortable."Awake. Good. I was beginning to worry the dosage was too strong." He leaned forward with a predat

EdenMy arms were screaming by the time we reached the compound's outer fence.Jace's weight pressed between Calla and me as we stumbled through the pre-dawn darkness. Every step felt like walking through thick mud. My legs shook from the effort of keeping us hidden while helping carrying a grown man who was slowly dying in my arms.The rune on my palm had gone from burning pain to a dull ache that scared me more than the fire had. Through our connection, I could feel Jace slipping away bit by bit. His heartbeat was getting weaker and his breathing more shallow.Whatever those vampires had injected him with was spreading through his body like poison. Dark veins showed under his grayish skin, creeping up his neck toward his heart."How much further?" Calla whispered, adjusting her grip on Jace's arms over her shoulder."Almost there." I tried to sound confident, but my voice cracked.Behind us, Rikka limped along with her rifle ready to cover our behind. She'd been quiet for the last h