Semua Bab Wolf Rachael : Bab 161 - Bab 163

I found myself going back and killing Christopher, I never wanted to, but on a second thought, I had to because he will kill me the next time we come across each other. My blade came down, Christopher’s eyes widened, then went blank. He fell forward into the grass, blood pooling beneath him. Dead. I stood over his body, blade dripping red, feeling nothing. No triumph, no guilt, just emptiness. The mate bond exploded with relief and fury. I turned to see Kelvin's Lycan form burst from the tree line at the field's edge. He'd found me.He shifted mid-run, becoming human as he reached me. His hands grabbed my shoulders, checking for injuries, his eyes wild with panic."Are you hurt? Did he—""I killed him," I said flatly. "It's done."Kelvin looked past me at Christopher's body. Something complicated crossed his face. Then he pulled me into his arms, holding tight."I thought I'd lost you," he said into my hair. "When he teleported you away, I felt it through the bond. Felt you so far

Rachael’s POVI dressed carefully, choosing simple clothes that wouldn't draw attention. Black pants. Gray sweater. My hair pulled back in a practical braid.The Continental Council representatives would arrive within the hour.My hands trembled as I fastened the clasp on my necklace—the one piece of jewelry I'd kept from my old life. I forced them steady. I'd survived Christopher. Survived the siege. I could survive questions.A knock at the door. Kelvin entered without waiting for permission, carrying two mugs of coffee."Thought you could use this," he said, handing me one.The warmth seeped into my palms. I took a grateful sip. Strong. Dark. Exactly what I needed."Nervous?" he asked."Terrified," I admitted. "What if they don't believe me? What if they think I murdered Christopher in cold blood? What if—""They won't." Kelvin's voice was firm. "You have witnesses. Evidence. The journal. And Richard's testimony corroborates everything."Richard. My grandfather. The man who'd spent