Bonds

Chapter 155

-Maya’s POV-

I was so tired of this. Tired of the fear, the uncertainty, the constant looking over my shoulder. I wanted to scream disappear. But I couldn’t. Not with the twins, not with everything that was happening.

to break something, to just

Ivan. That name was like poison in my ears. I wanted to wipe him off the face of the earth. I wanted to watch him suffer, to feel the same pain he inflicted on others. My wolf was restless, pacing inside me, eager to unleash her fury. But I had to hold her back. Losing control wasn’t an option. Not now.

Riley’s voice broke through my thoughts. “We still haven’t come up with anything tangible,” she said, her voice laced with frustration.

I turned to face her, my gaze meeting hers. Natalia was running a hand through her hair, her face etched with worry.

“Well, right now, I don’t know why he’s going after Nate,” Natalia said, her voice low. “Why not just stick to Damon? Why involve an innocent kid?”

I felt a cold rage building inside me. How could anyone be so heartless? How could someone target a child?

“He wants to watch us suffer,” I said, my voice barely a whisper. “He wants to break us.”

Everyone looked at me, their faces a mixture of shock and fear.

“He wants to see two generations wiped out,” I continued, my voice steady now. “Damon was responsible for his parents‘ death. Ivan witnessed it. This is his revenge.”

Sarah, who had been quiet until now, spoke up. “Two generations?” Her voice was small.

I nodded. “He wants to scar Nate for life, just like he was scarred. He is a monster and I was just too blind to see it.”

I couldn’t believe I was saying these things out loud. It felt like I was living in a nightmare.

Natalia reached out and took my hand. “This isn’t your fault, Amaya,” she whispered softly. “He played us all. We all liked him, trusted him. None of us saw this coming.”

to smile, but it felt forced.

was on the phone, his face a mask of concentration. He ended the

running out of time. Ivan has somehow found a way to be one step ahead

seemed to know our every move? I looked at the others, their faces mirroring

a monster, a cold–blooded killer who had no regard for human life. The thought of Nate in his hands made my blood

the heavy silence.

my mind still racing. “We need to anticipate his next move,” I replied, trying to sound calm and collected. But inside, I was a storm of

pawns,” Natalia added, her voice filled with frustration.

need to find a way to hit him where it hurts. Something

Riley asked, her voice filled

was blank. I felt like

is no way in hell we are letting him near Nate. He is a mafia lord.

too many men. It’s not his fight and he has his own

a sigh, “Well there goes

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Chapter 155

mind raced, trying to come up with a plan. I needed to think clearly, to focus. But the fear was overwhelming. I could feel my heart pounding in my chest. I took a

was supposed to be living a normal life, raising my kids, enjoying my family. I looked at my friends, my makeshift family. They were

breath. A chill ran down my spine, not from the cold but from something else, something primal. And then I felt him. His presence as strong as a tempest. It was like a physical force, pushing against my consciousness.

I heard his voice, deep, resonant, and filled

was real. And he was safe. Relief washed over me in waves, so strong it nearly knocked me off my feet. My wolf let out a low growl, a sound of contentment that reverberated

for a moment, his arms as strong as steel, yet gentle as a summer breeze. “Silver,” he whispered, his breath warm against my

him, refusing to let go. I didn’t care about anything

down on me. I looked at the others, their faces a mixture of shock and relief. Sarah wiggled her eyebrows at us, a

he said, his voice low and dangerous. His

give him what he wants.

“Are you crazy?” Riley exclaimed, her voice filled with