And Then There Were Four (Lilith Carrie)

Chapter 43: Damian vs. Caleb

Damian POV

I fucked up

It was the only thing I knew for sure, and with every last ounce of breath I had, I would find a way to make it right with Ivy. The moment that Hale found Mandy’s cabin, I was the first in the car to go save Ivy.

I didn’t want anyone else to do this besides me, because even though we were all supposed to be her mates, I knew without a doubt that things were worse with her and I. If, for some reason, our bond was broken… I would still try to make it right with her.

I couldn’t lose her.

She was perfect in the mess of confusion and clouded thoughts, and even still, I had no way of knowing what I was losing until I had lost it.

Looking up to the sky, I watched as the full moon turned orange, and the Harvest peaked in all its glory. I had only an hour to save her. After that, my time would be up and the bond would be broken.

I couldn’t let that happen.

I had to protect the bond. My selfishness was causing us all pain.

As the roar of wolves thundered against the ground, we found ourselves outnumbered, and even though I was an Alpha, there was still only so much I could do.

My brothers at my back, we pressed forward, taking down rogue after rogue.

Caleb’s human form watched from the porch with a smile on his face before shifting and heading straight for James. James was no match for Caleb and snapping a gray wolf’s neck, I leaped over two more running towards my youngest brother.

Thad to protect him. To save him from a fate that none of us would get over.

Snarling my breath came out in white pants of smoke against the cold air. Throwing my body at Caleb, i knocked his wolf out of the way. Growling as I stood protectively in front of James.

No one would mess with my brother but me.

has the upper hand!” Mandy yelled, causing us all

Ivy.

Ivy’s throat. My wolf urged me to press forward and save our mate, but at the same time, I knew I couldn’t

in front of me. His wolf sheds its skin, leaving a man in its wake. I could kill him

two steps toward Mandy. Her body flinched as she watched with

Ivy said, struggling as tears streamed down her

near me as my brothers

rogues, as everyone seemed to contemplate what was going to happen next. If Ivy died, then what would be left? Caleb would have no leverage or purpose in the battle anymore other than to face me

was something I know he has wanted

James pleaded his own eyes misted with tears. “She did

his emotions to show as they were, but then again, I didn’t have the connection with Ivy that they did.

eyes seemingly calculated what it was I was going to do. “No, she didn’t.

the girl

stood waiting for her next move. I knew exactly what she was talking about. She blamed

is with me, Mandy. Ivy isn’t mated to me, so there is no way her death

“you really are daft, aren’t you? Do you think

my lips as I stepped forward. Her

do, Damian?” Ivy asked with pleading eyes, trying

the same look she gave me so many

to hear, “the wolf who killed herself

of hatred, not respect. A rush of confusion ran through me as I tried to understand what Mandy had

he could take Damian’s mat.. But you…” Ivy’s faced flashed with recognition as if she

leaving Mandy’s lips, causing us all to step forward closer, only

replied, looking directly at me, “at least one of you

stepping closer only for Mandy to step back

and I’ll kill her.” She snapped

What was I missing?!