Chapter 77 AURORA What ? My breath froze in my throat .


    Dane moved toward me .


    I dont want to exile you .


    But maybe it would be better if you stayed somewhere else on packnd .


    Like my grandfathers house .


    You want me away from the pack house ? I asked .


    What about my children ? Danes jaw worked .


    Theyll be safer here .


    I rose .


    Then the answer is no .


    11 Dont you dare defy our Alpha , Evelyn said aggressively .


    I whirled on her.


    You wont separate me from my children .


    I looked between her and Archer , my anger making me reckless .


    Im sure Archer wouldnt want to be separated from you .


    Would you , beta ? I thought Id seen Eveyln with wide eyes before .


    That was nothingpared to now .


    They looked like they might pop out of her head .


    I dont know what youre talking about , Archer said without Chapter 77 2/5 missing a beat .


    Im her protector .


    Of course , I wouldnt want to be separated from her .


    Dane frowned at all of us .


    Im not sure whats happening here , but I want everyone except Celia out of the infirmary .


    We moved outside while Dane stayed behind to check on hist family .


    Once we were in the hall , Evelyn got in my face .


    I always knew you were evil .


    I wouldnt be surprised if you used some kind of spell or something to trick the DeVeres into thinking youre one of them .


    Youre the same youve always been , just some pathetic Broken Forest bitch .


    I leaned down and whispered , At least my children are Danes .


    In a sh , she grew ws and pulled her hand back to sh my face , but Holden caught her hand .


    He threw her back .


    Go , Evelyn .


    Or well see how many of your secrets we know between the two of us .


    Evelyns eyes red , but at Holdensmand , she backed off .


    What secrets of hers do you know ? I asked curiously .


    Holden gave me his ssic charming smile .


    None .


    But if she thinks I do , thats the same thing , isnt it ? But unlike every other time he had smiled at me , it didnt quite reach his eyes … And I didnt know if I believed him .


    Chapter 77 3/5 Come on , Holden said .


    Thest few days have been intense .


    Lets go rx and spend the day with the twins .


    I think I should wait to speak to Dane , I said .


    Holden shook his head .


    Today is the exact reason your grandmother asked me to be here .


    We both know he could benefit from time to cool down .


    I worried my bottom lip between my teeth , but I hadnt slept well the night before , and after the dream , I was so tired .


    A quiet day with the twins sounded like exactly what I needed .


    I waited for Dane toe to me all day to talk about what happened .


    He didnt .


    Even though I loved spending the day with my children and Holden was always weepany , by the time night came , I was worried .


    Holden brought me to his rooms .


    They were smaller than mine -just a sitting area and arge bedroom .


    But wolves from Fall Line were staying in all the rooms around us , and Trajan insisted on standing outside the door until I sent him back to be with the twins .


    At least I knew we were safe from retribution from any Blue Ridge pack members who hated me .


    You have to stop pacing , Holden said .


    Chapter 77 4/5 I didnt realize I was pacing until he said it .


    I paused and took a breath .


    Since bing Aurora DeVere , I hated it when my nerves showed .


    I could try to hide them now , but Holden would see through them anyway .


    Why hasnt hee to me , Holden ? Thest thing that he said to me was that he wanted me to leave .


    When is he going to show up and tell me whether hes going to force me to go ? He can try .


    Holden growled .


    He approached me and held out a ss of wine .


    I took it .


    I didnt usually drink , but I needed something to distract me .


    But if he does , I think he knows your grandmother will retaliate .


    But what if I should go somewhere else ? Like to his grandfathers little house on the mountain .


    I would do it , but the twins have toe with me .


    I wont leave them behind .


    I know , I know , Holden said soothingly .


    He gently stopped me and pulled me into a hug .


    I let him , takingfort in my friends strength .


    Come on , he said .


    He led me to the table and refilled my wine .


    I wasnt sure when Id drunk it all , but I wasnt surprised , as unsettled as I was .


    Things have been insane .


    Were going to sit here and talk and drink and forget our problems .


    If Dane doesnte speak to you early tomorrow , well go speak to him .


    I gave him a grateful smile .


    All right .


    Thank you , Holden .


    Youre a good friend .


    Chapter 77 Darling , Im more than that .


    Im your fiancé , remember ? Iughed as he winked , then lifted my wine and drank .


    ***** 5/5 I was woken the next morning by the sun nting across my eyes .


    I groaned and turned over .


    My mouth tasted sour .


    My hand hit something warm .


    I opened my eyes .


    Thats when I realized , I wasnt in my own room .


    I was still in Holdens room .


    In his bed .


    And we were both naked .