All Chapters of The Last Blackthorne Heir Returns: Chapter 81 - Chapter 90

Alpha Maxwell gathered us for a final briefing, his voice grave in the pre-dawn darkness. "Our intel suggests approximately thirty guards, with an unknown number of magic practitioners inside. The primary objective is the extraction of Lucious Blackthorne. The secondary objective is the capture of any leadership for questioning. Avoid casualties where possible, but make no mistake, these people are enemies of all werewolves. They will not hesitate to kill you if given the chance."My heart pounded in my chest as we moved through the forest, following a narrow game trail that wound up the mountainside. The facility was situated near the summit, carved into the very rock itself according to the satellite images Fin had studied on the flight.Diamond stirred restlessly within me, her senses heightened in the crisp mountain air. Through her, I could smell the faintest traces of my brother's scent, similar to my own but with subtle differences, like variations on the same theme."He's clos

"Because that greater vision involved murdering her pack," I said, anger burning hot in my chest. "Our pack. The Blackthorne pack, or as it was originally known, the Shadowmoon pack." My brother's head snapped toward me at the mention of Shadowmoon. "What did you say?" "Shadowmoon," I repeated. "Our great-grandfather changed the original name of our pack. Sound familiar? It should; they took half of each name to create your false identity. Shadowmoon plus Blackthorne equals Shadowthorne." I could see the impact of my words as realisation dawned on my brother's face. Helena moved forward, her hand reaching for him, but he stepped back, away and I was faster I bragged her by the throat, “Not this time you old bitch, you will never harm my brother again. Now let’s free your

A commotion at the door drew our attention. Alpha Maxwell appeared with several more warriors, securing the remaining guards who had surrendered after seeing that Helena had been defeated."The facility is secure," he announced, his weathered face showing relief when he saw my brother standing beside me, our hands still connected. "Is this...""Yes," I said proudly. "This is Lucious Blackthorne, my brother."Alpha Maxwell approached slowly, respect evident in his posture. "Your parents would be proud to see you both together again."Lucious tensed slightly beside me, still wary of strangers after a lifetime of isolation. I squeezed his hand reassuringly."It's okay," I told him. "Alpha Maxwell was a friend of our father's. He's been helping me search for you.""You've been looking for me?" Lucious asked, genuine surprise in his voice. "For how long?""Since the moment I learned you existed," I answered truthfully. "Which, admittedly, was only recently. The Northern Alliance kept secre

When we finally approached the Maxwell estate, I felt Lucious tense beside me. Through our connection, I feel his uncertainty. This wasn’t our family’s packhouse. Pack members were still preparing the Blackthorne estate for my eventual return, but it would take time before it was truly habitable again. For now, the Maxwell mansion would be our home.As the helicopter touched down on the landing pad, I saw a welcoming committee waiting for us: Alpha Maxwell's mate, Luna Sarah. Who must have returned from visiting her family in another pack, along with the pack healer, and the Priestess who had helped us locate Lucious. Their faces showed a mixture of relief, curiosity, and cautious joy."Are those... our pack members?" Lucious asked quietly."Some of them," I explained. "The Maxwell pack has been protecting me since I learned the truth about our family. They've become like family themselves."He nodded, his expression unreadable. "And these are the people who knew our parents?""Yes. A

“Why do I feel like your not ready to share me with the outside world at the moment,” I teased. Kane chuckled, his chest rumbling pleasantly against my back. "Is it that obvious?" "We almost lost you twice in one week," Brent said, his amber eyes serious despite his relaxed posture. "First with the goddess speaking through you, then with Helena. Forgive us for wanting to keep you to ourselves for a little while." I sighed, understanding their concern but feeling the pull of responsibility toward my newly-found brother. "I know. But he's all alone in a strange place, surrounded by people he doesn't know. I can't just leave him to fend for himself." "A few hours won't hurt," Liam assured me, pressing a gentle kiss to my te