Chapter 14 AURORA I swallowed , feeling his ws press against the soft skin of my belly , pricking the skin beneath my shirt .


    Trajan moved to attack Dane , but I shook my head .


    I could handle this .


    Honor , I said .


    Dane didnt move .


    I looked up into his eyes .


    The High Alpine Pack has been watching you for years .


    You have impressed .


    them .


    Youre one of the most honorable wolves theyve seen , ording to my grandmother .


    Dane bared his teeth .


    Honorable ? Is that what youd call how I treated you ? Rage shed through me .


    I didnt care about his ws .


    No , I growled .


    But in every other aspect of your life , my grandmother believes you are .


    So , either kill me like you always said you would , or let me go .


    He stared at me for a long time , then drew back his wed hand .


    I smirked .


    Wise .


    I am also the only person who can trante this journal .


    We werent sure why .


    But where others saw ink symbols on paper , I saw … concepts .


    Words , sometimes .


    I couldnt do much at a time .


    In fact , I still hadnt been able to read the whole thing .


    It only showed itself to me in pieces .


    But I had gotten through a lot of it .


    Then items in this safe are incredibly important , and so are you .


    You should have more protection here than just one wolf .


    He looked over his shoulder at Trajan , but otherwise didnt move he still blocked me in against the wall with his body .


    Being this close to him , being able to breathe his scent , to feel his warmth , it was too much .


    That , plus the change of subject , left me unable to think of what to say .


    I … why ? Two wolves walked onto yournd tonight , he repeated what hed said earlier .


    He studied my face , and it was like I could see the thoughts forming in his mind .


    No , I said before he could speak .


    I knew what he was going to say .


    The smallest smile curved one corner of his mouth .


    Yes .


    In fact , its a requirement .


    If you we want to work together and yes , Ms.


    DeVere , Blue Ridge does very much want to work with you to find this great power your pack has promised is hidden on ournd then youll ept our protection .


    He pushed away from the wall .


    Six wolves .


    Theyll be here tomorrow .


    Be ready for them .


    There should be plenty of room in this huge , empty mansion .


    う Dane left .


    I clenched my hands into fists .


    Arrogant bastard ! Trajan chuckled , then his face went serious .


    Hes right , though .


    We didnt expect this kind of threat .


    Thats because I thought he would kill the Reeds after I was gone ! I said , shoving away from the wall and running my hands through my hair .


    Danes scent lingered .


    The way it make heat slide down into my core just made me angrier .


    Youre enough protection , Trajan .


    I dont want his wolves .


    My bodyguard shook his head .


    I cant be everywhere all the time .


    I cant stay awake twenty four hours a day .


    I dont like him any more than you do , but in this case … I think we need to ept his help .


    I snarled and wanted to throw things .


    Break things .


    But I didnt .


    I had more control like that .


    Aurora DeVere was always in control .


    I closed my eyes and took a breath .


    Fine .


    But we have to be careful .


    Whatever we do , he can never find out about the twins , or not even you will be able to save me .


    I woke to a knock on the door .


    I got up and got dressed .


    By the group of people .


    A young woman with dark hair and brown eyes waved at me .


    Hi An I mean , Aurora .


    My heart nearly dropped out of my chest .


    Dane hadnt sent just anyone .


    Hed sent his own sister .


    Piper ? I shook my head .


    What are you doing here ? Youre one of his best .


    Danes younger sister smiled .


    Top ranked warrior , actually .


    Right below his beta , Archer .


    Holy shit .


    Why ? I hadnt meant to ask out loud , but the word popped out of my mouth anyway .


    I knew why .


    This project was vital to both of us .


    When we found the relic on hisnd that was described in my mothers journal , our packs would be the strongest in the world .


    More than that , wed be the founders of a golden age of magic .


    But Piper answered anyway .


    Hes worried .


    He said your pack Chapter 14 didnt send anyone with you .


    That was only sort of the truth .


    5/6 The truth was , High Alpine was tangled in several of its own .


    pack feuds , and no other warriors could be spared .


    Trajan came because he was my friend and guardian outside of the High Alpine pack .


    A former mercenary and rogue , I had saved his life while I was pregnant .


    Hed sworn the rest of his life to protecting me .


    He was my family more than anyone except my own children .


    Besides Piper , most of the wolves Dane sent were older , grizzled veterans four women , including Piper , and two men .


    I recognized them as some of his best .


    I sighed , knowing certain aspects of my life would be more difficult with Blue Ridge wolves around , but even more afraid of another unannounced visit from any of my former family .


    Just then , my phone rang .


    It was my grandmother , the Luna of High Alpine .


    I excused myself from Piper and hurried upstairs .


    Grandmother .


    How can I help you ? I asked .


    The old woman had her jaw set .


    She was always dignified , always in control .


    But there was something out of control about her today .


    She barked into the phone , Something has happened .


    The twins are gone , and so is your cousin Evander !