Chapter 161

I slipped out of the room quietly, legs still trembling, my body marked and aching in the most intimate ways. I made my way to the bathroom on shaky feet, the evidence of what we’d just done leaking down my thighs with every step.Cold water cascaded over me as I stood under the shower, trying to scrub myself clean. But no matter how hard I scrubbed, I couldn’t wash away the guilt.Our little boy was still out there. In Derrick's cruel hands. Crying for me, for the bond we're supposed to be creating, for breast milk that's currently wasting away. Possibly hurting. Goddess above, what if he's hurting him in a bid to get to to me?Testing his blood?And I had just spent hours letting Caden fuck me like a feral animal in heat — screaming, squirting, begging for more while our baby was missing.Tears mixed with the water on my face. I pressed my forehead against the cool stone wall and sobbed quietly, should

Chapter 162

The hall was packed within minutes.Killian had sent word the second Fiona told him I was ready, and wolves from the four different Packs filled every bench and lined the walls. Iron Claw should be here too but no one can leave this Pack if it's not for hunting or it's time to fight.Security was very tight, I don't know how I didn't notice that when we were coming in.I walked into the large hall that was usually used for parties and all eyes turned to me, and I looked at them as well.The air was thick with tension, anger, and fear. Some were still wincing from unhealed wounds from recent fights. Others looked like they've lost all hope and are just here because of their Alphas.I walked to the front where Killian stood, his hands behind his back. My body still felt strange — heavier in some places, empty in others. My breasts were sore and leaking, a constant painful reminder that my son was somewhere else

Chapter 163

The hall buzzed with voices, each one louder than the last.We'd been at this for the last two hours.I'd thought giving them hope and direction would make much of a difference but no, Derrick was in too deep now, too powerful and everyone else was so terrified it was like an elephant matching on ants.Which is crazy because he's a weakling, always running behind stronger people, yet, he now has ten strong warriors who will suck his damn cock if he asked them to.I want to say we should wait it out but I don't think I want to leave my son in the hands of a desperate coward.I tuned into the meeting again and nearly groaned.“We hit their supply lines again — harder this time,” a warrior shouted. “Starve them out like they tried to starve us!”Alpha Jon shook his head immediately. “We tried that two weeks ago. They reinforced the routes with three times the guards. We lost twelve good men for nothing.” Alpha Tok

Chapter 164

The meeting dragged on for another hour, but the energy in the hall had finally shifted. Plans were being made. Teams assigned. Supplies gathered. For the first time since we arrived, the Alphas and warriors looked like they had a purpose again instead of just fear.I looked outside the windows and realised evening had fallen.Shit, Caden hadn't eaten.Killian stood at the front, arms crossed, voice steady as he made the final call.Thank goodness, my ass ached and not in a good way.“We go as a large army to Iron Claw first,” he declared. “We retrieve more warriors, secure the territory, and most importantly, we keep Caden where he won’t be taken no matter what happens. He stays under our protection until we destroy Derrick and his band of rogues."Murmurs of agreement rippled through the room. No one argued. The decision felt right.I stood slowly, my body still aching from the night before, my heart heavy wi

Chapter 165

I brought Caden down from the room carefully, one arm wrapped tight around his waist. He walked beside me like a caged storm, yellow eyes darting everywhere, muscles coiled so tight I could feel them vibrating through his shirt.My heart beat wildly, who knows how he'll react around people?The moment we stepped out of the Pack house, everyone froze.Hundreds of eyes turned to us.Shit.Fear rippled through the crowd like a wave and I watched it with clenching fists. Warriors who had fought beside Caden for years took instinctive steps back. Mothers pulled their children closer. Caden's lips pulled back, showing feral teeth.Killian, standing at the front with the other Alphas, took one hopeful step forward."Brother..."A savage snarl ripped out of Caden's throat. He lunged half a step, claws flashing.I cursed, yanking him back by the arm. I barely held him.Killian jerked back just in time, hands raised, a forced laugh breaking from his throat though his eyes were wide. "Whoa, e

Chapter 166

The Pack gathered after we'd gotten some food into everyone which was a lot especially on such short notice. It was past midnight, but Iron Claw and the Allied Packs gathered together under the moonlight and we made our plans. Gertrude has cooked a special herb in a very large pot and she took her time, touching everyone's forehead with it. A protection that I hoped would work some magic on Caden. I'd put him in our room but I had gotten some warriors to install an iron door in there. Then I moved Aida to the Alpha's house, alongside fifteen other warriors. They weren't just keeping him safe, they were keeping him locked. The meeting was short; it was simply to let everyone know what was going to happen, and luckily, the Iron Claw warriors were happy with the plan. Then I went back to my mate. He held me throughout the night, and I taught him how to caress my scalp the way he used to, and he did that until I fell asleep. But bright and early the next morning, we were up. Th