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Chapter 14
Chapter 14 AURORA I swallowed , feeling his claws 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 , according to my grandmother .
Dane bared his teeth .
Honorable ? Is that what youd call how I treated you ? Rage flashed through me .
I didnt care about his claws .
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 clawed hand .
I smirked .
Wise .
I am also the only person who can translate 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 your land 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 our land then youll accept 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 accept 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 his land 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 .noveldrama
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 !