Chapter 10 His parents' triumphant expressions pierced his heart like wolfsbane. Every the'd questioned Alexandra about her supposed mate in the Northern Territories, she'd deflected, never sharing details of their meeting. Her pack links showed no trace of another mate's scent.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWhat a fool he'd been, blind to her web of lies until now. And in his desperation to claim Rose, he'd destroyed his intended mate...
Sarah had no pack ties here. She'd stayed for him alone. He'd sworn to be her strength, promised their mate- bond would never break.
What had he done? Guilt and regret tore at his wolf spirit. Finally, his voice emerged, cold as a winter moon: "Sarah is my only mate." "Living or dead, she alone will wear my mark.” "Alexandra's status means nothing tonow." "That night three years ago was a mistake. Had I known about Rose, I would never have entangled our bloodlines!" "If you want this false ceremony, finish it yourselves." "My mate-I'll tear apart the territories to find her!" Before he could leave the sacred grounds, Alexandra rushed forward, clutching Rose.
"Ethan! Rose cut herself on a ceremonial chalice. She needs healing. Where are you going?" Blood dripped from Rose's small arm as Ethan's phone howled-his Beta calling.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmWithout looking at Alexandra, he growled: "Take pack transport. The Elders will raise the pup now." He answered his Beta the moment he cleared the grounds. "Any trace of her?" His Beta's sigh carried heavy through the bond. “Alpha, we've searched every territory. We found her scent at a neutral grounds hotel two nights ago, then at the sky port. Nothing else. The rescue packs say... they say the bodies might surface soon..." 11.10 Crippled Luna's Farewell, Half A Life Without My AN 6.9% Chapter 10
Ethan cut the connection. He refused to believe Sarah would abandon their band. Refused to believe she En.
perished in that storm.
He jumped into his vehicle, racing toward the rescue teams. But But two territories over, helslammed to a stop, claws raking his own face in anguish.
He had orchestrated the rogue attack. He had ordered the fertility binding. Sarah's work was already so weak. If healthy wolves couldn't survive the storm... How could his broken mate?