Bonds

Chapter 149

-Maya’s POV-

The only thing I could think about was how slow this car was moving. Alex had promised we’d be a team from now on, but here I was, completely in the dark, while he was off meeting with witches to get his wolf back. Saying I was pissed was an understatement.

Ivy tugged on my hair, bringing me back to the present. I’d brought her and Nate along because, with Ivan still out there, there was no way I was leaving them alone, not knowing when I’d return. We were heading into witch territory, which was even more dangerous, but I’d rather have them with me.

I smiled down at her, “Yes, honey?”

She frowned at me, then held up a toy she’d been showing me before I zoned out. “It’s beautiful,” I smiled again, trying to focus on her.

Natalia intervened, pulling Ivy gently into her lap. “Give Mommy a moment, okay?”

Ivy pouted, but Natalia distracted her with a lollipop. She faced me, “You okay?”

I faced her, my voice low. “He promised he wouldn’t keep secrets anymore. I’m pissed, but I’m more worried.”

She squeezed my hand. “Understandable. He came back from the dead, that should prove his ass is more resilient than anyone else. He’ll be fine. We’ll get there in time.”

I nodded, my gaze drifting to the window. The car had transformed into a mobile chaos unit. Sarah was in the front, teaching Nate something that I knew I’d have to undo later. I let out another sigh, wondering when this madness would end.

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and endless roads. The weight of the situation pressed down on me, heavy and suffocating.

he facing?

he in danger?

million questions raced through my mind, each

They were oblivious to the dangers that lurked in the world, and I was grateful for their innocence. But it also filled me with a protective determination. I would

more desolate. A sense of unease crept into my heart. This wasn’t just any road trip; it was a journey into

horizon. The world seemed to hold its breath, anticipating the arrival of night. And as darkness enveloped us, I found myself clinging to the hope that dawn would bring answers, and that Alex would

on, the rhythmic tapping of its wheels against the asphalt the only sound breaking the silence. I watched as the world outside transformed from vibrant colors to shades of gray. The darkness seemed to seep into my soul, mirroring the uncertainty

own mind and then suddenly I felt the shift

stood up immediately, feeling the energy pulsing in this place. Christian continued driving, but he started talking, “They don’t need to see us as a threat so pone of that werewolf violence.” His eyes flickered to Sarah through the mirror and she narrowed her eyes

away.

I have lost my tracking on his phone so I don’t specifically know where he is. This is uncharted and in all my line of business, I have never dealt with witches before so every one, use. Your. Head. Understood?”

if this was any other situation but I was so worried. Christian and Sarah had an unspoken war. Christian thought she was loud and Sarah thought he was stuck up and Riley had been trying to keep

the plan? How do we find him?” I

in like idiots. We need to blend in, understand how things work around here. Once we’ve got a lay of the land, we

in? We’re a bunch of werewolves and humans in

need to be smart,” Christian replied, ignoring Sarah’s sarcasm. “We’ll find a place

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