Chapter 249

Tears start trickling down my face.

“Aaron, we can’t let this happen!” I say desperately. “We have to prove you’re innocent.”

“I know, Leah, and believe me, James is working on it, along

with a few other people who owe me favors. But we can’t

count on them being able to convince the Council when it

comes to the actual trial. It’s going to be a sham. They want

an excuse to get rid of me and what I represent. So when

the time comes, I need you to promise to break our mating

bond. Maybe it’ll kill both of us. But I know you’re strong and

determined. It’s the only chance we’ve got to make sure one of us goes home to Ethan.”

I nod through the tears, but it’s not enough for Aaron.

“Promise me, Leah,” he says in a gentle, but firm voice.

“I promise,” I managed to utter, though my voice is breaking

with sadness.

Aaron pulls me into him and I bury my face into his shoulder, trying not to sob.

this,” he says, his voice rough.

do anything to keep you safe. You and Ethan. You know that,

nod, and then Aaron urges me to look up at him.

always love you. In this life

next.”

reply, but I’m too choked up.

gently, tenderly, and I can feel all of that love flowing over

then the Enforcers are telling Aaron

but I’m frozen, in denial that we’re even here and this is happening

kiss me on the head, and then he walks out, leaving me alone in

aches and I’m worried my heart is going to give out on me because it hurts that

get all that out of my

kicks in.

going to sit here crying and

from me.

yelling until finally one of the guards they left

to shut the hell up, but I

be granted as the guard glares at me and

maybe ten minutes later,

Karolina walks in.

Karolina says, crossing her arms and regarding

dispassionately.

right thing in asking to see her, but it seemed like maybe she was trying to help me in the past, and I don’t have any other good options

want to appeal to

future of wolves

we move forward if the Council

than carrying

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