Chapter 148 DANE My cs paused a millimeter from his throat .
He might as well have reached up and punched his own ws into my chest .
What did you say ? Holdens familiar smirk flitted across his face , but only for an instant .
Then he pretended to look shocked and pitying .
You mean she didnt tell you ? he said .
Hm .
I guess you two werent as close as you thought .
His posturing didnt have the same effect as it could have since he was on his back in the mud with his blond hair stered to his forehead .
I wrapped my hand around his throat and lifted him .
We were close in size as men , but as a lycan , I wasrger .
I lifted him until his feet dangled six inches off the ground .
It should have taken effort .
It didnt .
Whatever had happened to me , I wasnt just magically stronger , I was physically stronger , as well .
Repeat yourself .
I had just seen her .
Just been with her in the vision .
Was it even real ? Would she remember ? 2/6 Chapter 148 Holdens eyes bulged and he choked on his words .
I … bound her … to me … If she was already bound to him , what did it mean for the strange moment she and I had shared ? Had it done anything ? Would I ever be able to get her back ? I dropped him .
He copsed in a heap on the muddy ground .
The rain was cold against my skin , which felt suddenly hot .
I looked toward Piper .
Auroras cousin had helped her up .
When we left to perform the ritual at the stone, he wasnt even awake .
Hed been asleep since Aurora had healed him .
As he moved to help Piper into the house , he slipped , and it looked like she was helping him .
I returned my attention to Holden on the ground at my feet .
His wolves were closing in .
I hauled him up and put my ws at his throat again , facing his wolves .
Tell them not to move , I growled .
Dont move ! Holden called out , his voice cracking .
Now, you are going to dismiss your wolves , and you and I are going to go inside and have a talk .
Holden did , sending his protesting wolves out of my territory .
I knew theyd be waiting on the borders , but as long as they didnt cross those borders , I didnt care .
I sent most of my Blue Ridge wolves to make sure they left and 3/6 Chapter 148 shoved Holden in front of me into the pack house .
I took him to one of the conference rooms and posted warriors to wait outside .
Then I closed the door and turned on him .
Because I knew what he had said to me couldnt be real .
I had to have misheard .
You nt be mate bonded to Aurora .
I didnt say , Because I just did my best to bond her to me in some kind of dream world .
Instead , I said , Her wolf is dead .
Even as I said it , it felt wrong .
But her wolf was dead .
Of everyone on the world , I would know .
Holdens mouth twisted .
You just havent thought out of the box enough .
I moved toward him .
You had better exin .
Now .
Ive just be the Alpha of the Broken Forest Pack .
Im not afraid to take on Fall Line , too .
His eyes widened .
You killed the old man ? He challenged me .
Holden shoved his rain stered hair out of his face .
Shit .
Im about to kill you , too , I growled .
I can sense Aurora is gone , he said quickly .
I can sense where she is .
Im in her mind .
I know something has her .
The thing youve been trying to unearth .
It wasnt what you expected , or the old Luna who runs High Alpine .
You thought you were going Chapter 148 to im power .
Youre in over your heads .
4/6 Holdens statement hung in the air between us , heavy and ominous .
I couldnt let him know how right he might be .
I refused to believe I couldnt fix this .
Couldnt get Aurora back .
Tee where she is or Ill kill you .
I grabbed him by the shirt cor .
Enough games ! Its not that easy .
Holden red .
The bond isnt like yours was .
I was more … thorough than you .
I can sense her , feel her emotions , and know where she is .
Its a powerful link , Dane , one you cant understand .
Holden had always been arrogant .
Try me .
If this is some kind of trick … No trick .
He held up his hands .
I can show you if you want .
Share a little piece with you .
Its been a long time since you felt connected to her , hasnt it ? He wiggled his fingers .
I wanted to rip them off .
Then show me , I said through gritted teeth .
Holden shrugged , a casual gesture that threatened all the control I was using not to tear him apart .
I can share some of the bond with you .
Let you feel it for yourself .
1 hesitated .
Alphas rarely let other Alphas into their heads , though we can form a sort of bridge between our minds if we need to .
It was just that none of us every trusted each other enough to do it .
Chapter 148 5/6 In the end , though , I would have done anything to find her .
Do il .
He reached up and ced his first two fingers on my forehead .
A surge of images , emotions , and thoughts flooded my mind .
I saw glimpses of Aurora she fought , but there was a dark tide ng around her , and the greatest thing I sensed was my Aurora , my former mate , drowning .
Disappearing into cold and I also sensed distance .
Great distance , as if the monster had taken her to the other side of the world .
I jerked away .
What the fuck ? Youve had her like that in your head this whole time and you didnt immediately tell me ? Shes trapped , he growled .
Whatever this thing is you set free , we need each other to get her back .
His tone surprisingly earnest , but that just made me want to strangle him more .
We arent getting her back .
I am .
And when I do , you will release her from whatever the hell youve done , or I am going to kill you and rip her free if I have to .
Holden smirked again , but this time his eyes were the cold , dead eyes of a killer .
You can try … if you think killing me wont kill her , too .
Before I could respond , the door burst open .
Trajan stood there , looking hollow eyed and exhausted .
Alpha .
Your children need you .
Now .