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.

they realize who has the upper hand!” Mandy yelled, causing us all to stop in

Ivy.

forward and save our mate, but at the same time, I knew I couldn’t be brash. Doing

its wake. I could kill him right now, but with the situation, it

you doing!” He yelled as he took two steps toward Mandy. Her body flinched as she watched with a snarl his concern over the girl in

said, struggling as tears streamed down her

as my brothers

as everyone seemed to contemplate what was going to happen next. If Ivy died, then what would be left? Caleb would have

I know he has wanted to do for

his own eyes misted with

I didn’t have the connection with Ivy that they did. Shifting into my human form, I stood waiting for her

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

the girl was saying, I found myself

what she was talking about. She blamed me for her

quarrel is with me, Mandy. Ivy isn’t mated to me, so there is no

she shook her head, watching me, “you really are daft, aren’t

lips as I stepped forward. Her grip tightening

did you do, Damian?” Ivy asked with pleading eyes,

the same look she gave me so many times when I

Mandy whispered just loud enough for me to hear, “the wolf who killed herself because of him…

sense. The look Mandy gave Caleb was one of hatred, not respect. A rush of confusion ran through me as I tried to understand what Mandy had to gain from acting

take Damian’s mat.. But you…” Ivy’s faced flashed with

can’t!” Ivy screamed, struggling against Mandy. A wicked laugh leaving Mandy’s lips, causing us all to step forward

finally understand.” Mandy replied, looking directly at me, “at least

are you talking about?!” Caleb yelled, stepping closer only for Mandy

again and I’ll kill her.” She snapped baring

What was I missing?!