جميع فصول : الفصل -الفصل 80

KadeI swipe the taste of blood off my teeth with my tongue.Fuck, that male has steel fists. I'm sure more than a few bruises are purpleing on my skin, and I think one of my ribs has been cracked.We’ve been fighting for some time now, and we’re finally gaining the upper hand. I barely register the evening chill anymore, only the burn in my lungs, the copper on my tongue, and the relentless press of bodies crashing into mine.The Assembly warriors were banking on overwhelming us. Twenty warriors descended on us, and it was only the hit of confusion Quin sent to them that allowed us to take advantage and eliminate a few of them before they were able to attack in earnest.I pivot just in time, catching an Assembly warrior’s wrist before his blade sinks into my ribs. I twist hard, feeling bone crack under my grip, and drive my elbow into his throat. He chokes, eyes bulging, and I finish it with a slash of my claws across his chest. Blood sprays hot against my skin.Human weapons, again.

LiamThe interior of the mountain twists in ways that would confuse anyone unfamiliar with it. Narrow corridors split into wider chambers, which lead into more tunnels, each one marked subtly for those who know what to look for. Some lead to dwelling spaces, and others lead to larger community spaces. There are seven levels in total, with the spaces further down being less…renovated.This is one of the many things that make this mountain an impregnable fortress. The perfect place to keep your pact safe.I move quickly, not wanting to waste any time.By the time I reach one of the central junctions—a wide opening branching into multiple corridors—I can already hear Felix before I see him.“…and I’m telling you, if you cross those wires again, it’s going to—oh.” He looks up as I step into the room. “Hey, Sunshine. You don’t look so good.”Felix is crouched over some half-disassembled piece of equipment, wires spread around him like a metallic nest. He grins when he sees me. Tarin, one o

Aria“No,” I say immediately.“Aria—”“No.”She skids to a stop, turning on me despite the danger snapping at our heels. “You have to listen to me.”“I am listening. I just don’t agree.”Her eyes flash. “I’m not asking you to agree. I’m telling you what needs to happen.”My heart is pounding so hard it feels like it might crack my ribs.“I’m not leaving you.”“You don’t get a choice.”“I always get a choice.”Another howl—closer now. Too close.Quin grabs my shoulders, her grip firm, urgent. “Not this time. You’re the Alpha female. You matter more than me. If something happens to you, Ronan, Barric, Kade, and Theo… they won’t be okay. Liam won’t be okay. The pack won’t be okay.”I stare at her, my breath catching. She is right. If I died, our mating bond would break, and from what I know, the partners of a broken bond never last long.“All of them are tied to you,” she presses. “You go down, everything falls apart.”Without an Alpha, the pack wouldn't last. They’d sheep waiting for th

BarricQuin groans. “Did you take your meds today because you seem to be really fucking confused. Especially if you think you can just barge into my space.”Sebastian stares at her, his jaw flexing. Kade makes a move to go in between them but I put a hand on his shoulder.“Let them be,” I say. “Quinnie’s fine. Bash won't hurt her.”Sebastian's wolf flashes in his eyes and Quin rolls hers. The tension crackling between them is electric, but there’s something else underneath it, something protective, something… deeper.My wolf snorts. The male wants her.“Sebastian,” I say, stepping in before this turns into something louder. “She’s just finished being healed.”“I can see that.”“Then maybe don't antagonize her. I'm sure she wants to go take a shower and get something to eat.”Quin looks at me appreciatively.But it's Sebastian’s face I take notice of. of. How it fluctuates from self depreciating to determined. Then he orders, “Let's go.”Quin just blinks at him. “You really do exist in

RonanI stand at the edge of the training arena, arms crossed, boots planted. I was happy to know the mountain renovations had held up well these past years. It made it easier for us to start getting things in order.The new territory still smells new and unfamiliar but strangely my wolf likes it. Considering it his, considers it home. I inhale the scents of stone, pine, cold air, and my pack.Safe. Sealed.That knowledge calms me.Liam snorts beside me. “The greenhouse is looking good.”I nod. “Juno is doing a great job and the pups like to help plant the seeds.”“So what are you doing lurking around here?” Liam asks.“Lurking,” I snort. “I don't lurk. I’m monitoring their progress.”He grins. Cheeky ass whole. “Well I'm glad I caught up with you then. I was checking on Aira and Felix myself.”My attention drifts back to the arena.Felix stands in the center with Aria, tablet in hand, something glowing across the screen as he talks her through another exercise.Her dark hair is pulle