The Last Of Her Pack의 모든 챕터: 챕터 81 - 챕터 90

Lincoln POVThe silence in the room was heavy as I kept my gaze fixed on Eryx but his face was a mask of cold stone. I waited for his answer, my heart drumming a frantic rhythm against my ribs, hoping for a sentence that wouldn't shatter the fragile peace we had left."I’m sending Maya to the Dark Star territory," Eryx said. His voice was flat, devoid of the jagged edge of anger or the warmth of mercy. It was worse than a shout. "As a punishment for her treason, and as a gift to the Alpha there."My jaw dropped, the air escaping my lungs in a sharp, silent hiss. The Dark Star territory was a death sentence, a place where the shades were long and the Alphas were known for a brand of cruelty that made our wars look like child’s play. Sending her there wasn't just an exile, it was handing her over to be broken."Eryx, you can't be serious," I breathed, but the look he leveled at me silenced any further protest."Cut whatever feelings you have for Maya, Lincoln," he snapped, his eyes cutt

Eryx POVI watched the dust settle where the convoy had vanished, the silence of the courtyard returning like a heavy shroud. Maya’s screams still echoed in the corners of my mind, but I pushed them back into the dark. I had no more room for her. My duty to the pack was done for the hour, my duty to my blood was only beginning. I turned away from the balcony, leaving the scent of diesel and betrayal behind, and walked back into the quiet halls of the manor.My boots felt heavy against the hardwood as I made my way toward our private quarters. When I pushed the door open, athena was there, slumped slightly against the arm of the bed, her eyes closed in a moment of hard won rest. But my focus immediately shifted to the bed.Rachael was awake.She looked pale, her hair fanned out against the white pillows like spilled ink, but her eyes, those bright, perceptive eyes were open and clear. When they landed on me, a small, fragile smile touched her lips. It was a sight that bridged the chasm

Lincoln POVThe hum of the tires against the ground was the only sound in the car. Beside me, Maya was a ghost of the girl I used to know. She sat pressed against the door, her forehead resting against the glass as she watched the world she knew blur and dissolve around her. She was silent, her breathing so shallow I might have thought she’d stopped entirely if it weren’t for the occasional fog she left on the window.I didn't look at her. I couldn't. I kept my gaze fixed straight ahead, my jaw locked so tight it ached. Every time I felt the urge to glance her way, to see if she was crying or if she finally looked remorseful, I reminded myself of Rachael’s pale face and the poison that had nearly snuffed out a life before it even began. My silence was a wall, a finality that seemed to weigh on her more than any shout could have. The air between us was thick with the rot of her betrayal.The sun dipped below the jagged edges of the mountains. As the moon rose, the landscape transformed

Maya povThe four walls of the room felt like they were bruising me, pressing inward with every shallow breath I took. The room was opulent, too fine for a prison but the gold leaf on the furniture and the heavy velvet drapes didn't change the fact that the door was locked from the outside. I paced the length of the rug, my bare feet sinking into the plush fibers until the friction began to burn.I stopped in front of the window, my reflection ghosting against the glass. I looked small. Frightened. I didn’t even know his name, only the rumors that preceded him. They spoke of an Alpha who was less man than a force of nature, someone whose dominance was so absolute that even the wind seemed to die down when he walked by. I wondered what kind of name a man like that carried. Something dangerous probably. Something that sounded like a warning.A sharp rap on the door made me jump, my heart leaping into my throat. The lock clicked, and a tall, somber faced man stepped inside. He didn't loo

Maya POVThe silence in the dining hall was thick. I looked up, forcing my gaze to lock onto Archer’s. His eyes were like two pieces of flint, unyielding and sharp, stripping away every defense I had tried to build over the last four months. My hands were knotted together in my lap."I did it because I didn't have an option," I began, my voice trembling like a dry leaf. "I didn't wake up one day wanting to be a killer. I didn't want to hurt anyone."Archer didn't blink. He sat perfectly still, his massive frame casting a long, intimidating shadow across the table. "An option? There is always an option, Maya. Explain yours."I swallowed hard, the lump in my throat feeling like a stone. "I carried out the order because of my sister. My younger sister... she was among the females in Eryx’s pack. She’s all I have left. She’s young, she’s innocent, and she was right there, within their reach." My voice broke, and I had to take a jagged breath to keep from sobbing. "They told me that if I d