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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weight of the situation pressed down on me, heavy and suffocating. I tried to focus

he facing?

in

mind, each one more terrifying than the last.

twins, their innocent laughter a stark contrast to the turmoil within me. 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 do anything to keep them

traveled deeper into unfamiliar territory. The road became rougher, the landscape more desolate. A sense of unease crept into

ablaze with hues of orange and pink as the sun dipped below the 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 be safe.

world outside transformed from vibrant colors to shades of gray. The darkness seemed to seep into my soul, mirroring the uncertainty that gnawed at

solace in the quiet of my own mind and then suddenly

us as a threat so pone of that werewolf violence.” His

away.

I don’t specifically know where

her a look that said really? I would have laughed 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 them apart so they didn’t read each other apart but that wasn’t relevant right now.

plan? How do we find him?” I asked, my

find a place to stay low. We can’t just barge in like idiots. We need to blend in, understand how things work around here. Once we’ve got a lay

exactly do we blend in? We’re a bunch

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

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