Chapter 245
SONIA’S POV
The nursery was quiet, the soft hum of the wind outside the only sound as 1 sat in the rocking chair, No amount of serenity in this quiet the storm raging inside me.
could
The events of the festival replayed in my mind like a broken record, Lorena’s cold smile, the chaos of the rogue attack. Cade’s blood staining my hands again for the second time as I pressed against his wound. Every moment felt like a blow, a reminder of how close we had come to losing everything.
I traced my hand on my growing stomach, my heart aching with the weight of it all. How could I keep them safe? How could I world free of fear when Lorena’s shadow loomed over us, growing darker with every passing day?
A soft knock on the door startled me. I looked up to see Ivy slipping into the room, her expression tense
“Everything okay?” I whispered, sounding tired.
promise them a
She nodded but didn’t step further inside. “I just wanted to check on you,” she said. “And remind you to get some rest. You’ve been running on fumes all day.”
“I will.” I promised, though we both knew it was a lie. Rest wasn’t something I could afford, not now.
Ivy hesitated, her hand lingering on the doorframe. “You’re not alone, Sonia,” she said softly. “We’ll get through this. Together”
1 offered her a faint smile, appreciating the sentiment even if I couldn’t fully believe it. “Thank you.”
She nodded, then slipped out of the room, leaving me alone with my thoughts once more..
I didn’t know how long I sat there, rocking myself, searching for comfort of the moment was shattered by a sudden noise, a soft thud, followed by the creak of a floorboard.
my hand
Every muscle in my body went rigid, my senses sharpening as adrenaline surged through me. Carefully, I stepped toward the door, my instinctively reaching for the dagger strapped to my thigh
The nursery door creaked open, and for a moment, all I could see was darkness. Then a figure stepped into the room, the moonlight catching the gleam of a blade in her hund.
“Lorena.” I whispered, my voice trembling with equal parts fear and fury.
Her smile was cold, cruel. “Sonia,” she said, her tone almost mocking. “I thought I’d find you here. Oh I see…” She said looking around the nursery. “Playing the devoted mother, while your pack crumbles around you.”
I stepped between her and the cribs, my dagger drawn. “You won’t touch me,” I said, my ↑
ny voice firm despite the panic clawing at my chest,
She ulied her head, her smile widening. “So brave,” she said. “But bravery won’t save you”
She lunged, her blade aimed straight for my heart. I moved to block her, our weapons clashing in the confined space of metal against metal rang out
e of the n
nursery. The sound of
“You’re pathetic,” Lorena spat as we fought, her movements swift and deadly. “Clinging to this fantasy of peace, of safety. It’s all an illusion, Sonia And I’m going to tear it apart
“You won’t win.” I growled, dodging another strike. “This pack is stronger than you’ll ever be.”
She laughed, a harsh, grating sound. “We’ll see about that
The fight was a blur of motion and none, each strike and counterstrike a desperate attempt to gain the an opening, slar feinted, her blade darting toward me faster than I could react.
I braced for the impact, my mind racing with fear and regret. But the blow never came.
Instead, a figure stepped between us, the blade sinking into his chest with sickening precision.
“Daniel. I gasped, my voice breaking.
upper hand. But then, just as I thought I saw
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He stumbled, blood blooming across his shirt as he turned to face me. “I’m sorry,” he said, his voice weak but filled with resolve. “I had to… protect you.
No. I whispered, catching him as
as he fell. “No, no. 1o.“
Lorena stood over us, her expression unreadable. For a moment, she hesitated, her eyes flickering to the dagger still clutched in her hand. Then she stepped back, disappearing into the shadows as quickly as she had come.
Daniel’s breathing was shallow, his face pale as I lowered him to the floor. “Stay with me, I begged, pressing //
going to be okay.”
He shook his head, a faint, rueful smile on his lips. “It’s too late,” he said, his voice barely audible.
hands against the wound. “You’re
No.” I said firmly, tears streaming down my face. “Don’t say that. You’re going to make it. We’ll get the healers—” “Sonia,” he interrupted, his hand gripping mine weakly. “The dagger… it’s laced with silver. And.. poison. There’s no antidote.” His words hit me like a blow, and for a moment, I couldn’t breathe
he said again, his voice trembling. “For everything. I never wanted to betray you.”
“I’m sorry,” h
I shook my head, my tears falling freely. “You didn’t betray us, Daniel. Not tonight. You saved
- me. You saved
my family.”
His gaze softened, and for the first time, I saw a flicker of peace in his eyes. “She’s targeting the elders.. and the pups,” he said, his voice fading. “You have to stop her.”
“I will,” I promised my voice breaking. “I swear I will
He smiled faintly, his grip on my hand loosening “Thank you” he whispered. “For giving me… a chance to make it right. Please on my beh… behalf. take care of…of.. my family please….
Yes, yes. Daniel. I…I will I promise.” I cried
And then he was gour
I don’t know how long I sat there, cradling his lifeless body as the reality of what had just happened sank in.
“Sonia!”
Ramon burst into the room, his sword drawn, his eyes wild with panic. When he saw me on the floor with Daniel, his expression shifted to one of shock and sorrow.
“What happened?” he asked, kneeling beside me.
“Lovena,” I said, my voice hollow. “She came for me, Daniel, he saved me.”
Raimon’s jaw tightened, his hand resting on my shoulder, “Where is she?”
“Gone,” I said, my ch
What message?”
chest tightening with anger and grief. “But she left us a message
met his gaze, my eyes burning with unshed tears. “She’s going after the elders and the pups. She’s trying to destroy us from the inside.” Kamon’s expression darkened, his fury mirroring my own. Then we make sure she fails,” he said, his voice
firm
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