Chapter 158

74. Final Moments

CATHERINE.

“Mother…” He stands there with a manic glint in his eyes.

Where did I go wrong?

I cannot accept that this is my Aleric.

I step forward, although I know neither Alpha Marcel nor Alpha Liam wanted to bring me here, but I needed to try. 2

I needed to see him. I needed to see this for myself.

“I failed you, but if there is even an inch of remorse or regret within you, please stand down,” I say softly, moving towards him when Marcel raises his hand.

“Please be careful. Remember, he tried to kill Royce and many others. Winona needs you.” He says quietly, a frown on his face.

I look at him and nod. He’s right.

Even if I want to do everything I can for Aleric, I need to be there for her too…

I walk towards him.

“Please stand down, Aleric.” I whisper. His eyes blaze as he staggers back.

“Don’t come near me!” He shouts.

I refuse to listen to him as I close the gap between us and cup his face. 3

“Please,” I whisper. “You are not this person.”

He laughs, throwing his head back before he pushes me violently. I almost hit my head on the ground, but someone catches me, placing their hand beneath my head before it touches the ground. 1

His warmth and his scent make my heart squeeze and I look and I look up at my other son…

Royce… 2

There’s regret in his eyes as he looks at me.

“We’ve lost him.” He says softly.

never stand down!!” He is as he

“Aleric! Enough!” I shout.

Please!

to my feet, wanting to

she deflects with ease, and I realise she doesn’t need

is different now that she is in human form and is covered by black armour, which

cat-like half-face mask in black with gold accents.

wrapped with full

as Royce steps forward, ready to assist in the battle

blinding shield spreads around us and I see Alpha Liam standing there.

Catherine, come.” He

Royce shouts as he throws Aleric

Brother against brother…

did it come to this?

Luna.” Alpha Liam says softly before he lifts me up bridal style and jumps

my vision blurs. I know this

the woman they were both entwined with… mated and

I could

to live their life to the fullest, to become good men, good mates, good

I failed. 7

SKYLA.

snarl, my voice resonating in the air, as I

my head into

voice hisses from the shadows that now wrap around us and

can’t see Royce

I can’t see

darkness all around. I can’t see anything in all directions…, nor can I

‘Royce!’ I shout.

voice comes, but I’m not

smile slithers across Aleric’s face

mine

at his confidence as I place the

at him. This time I show

the side, a surge of darkness spreads over the ice on the floor and Aleric’s gaze falls to the

runs for it, but I’m faster. I

King by Helios himself? Especially

leaves Aleric and he staggers back, the smell of

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