Chapter 136
Chapter 136 DANE He lifted the knife as if he would stab my four year old son .
Al my side , Aurora screamed .
Power surged inside me .
Waylon was chanting something , and it called to my blood as it rushed through my veins .
Regret pierced my chest as I realized I would never see my children grow up , because I would die before I allowed this to happen .
No ! I strode toward him , not giving a shit about the Broken Forest wolves that closed in around me .
They grabbed for me , and I threw them off .
More came , and I shook those off , too .
In the end , it took six Broken Forest wolves to force me to my knees .
Listen to me , Reed , I called to the other Alpha , If you have to kill someone , kill me .
No ! Aurora cried .
This isnt what the book said ! I didnt look back at either of them .
Instead , I let the Broken Forest wolves drag me closer , until I was only a few feet from Waylon .
If I could get free , I could tear out his throat .
But there was no way any of them would allow that to happen .
Chapter 136 2/4 I bared my teeth .
You heard me , Reed .
Im not going to let you kill my children .
I heard a whimper and looked down at my kids .
They seemed pale and frightened , but I didnt see any bruises on them .
My he lurched .
I could have loved them .
I could have been there for them .
It was a crime that the first four years of their lives had been stolen from us .
Now we were going to lose the rest , as well .
, But it was worth it .
I didnt know them , but I could feel my connection to them .
I loved them .
If I was going to go out , dying to protect them was the best damn death I could ask for .
Its going to be okay , I said to them .
They were crouched by Waylons feet , clinging to each other , and looking at me with huge eyes .
I wont let him hurt you .
You and your mother are going to walk out of here just fine .
Well see about that , Esther Reed muttered .
So ? I said to Waylon .
You have me .
Just like youve always wanted .
Let them go .
Swear to me as an Alpha that once this is finished , youll let them and Aurora walk away .
I wont let you hurt them .
I didnt think you would .
He smiled and pulled back , putting the silver knife in a sheath at his hip .
Ill let them go .
Ill even swear no harm will come to them from a Broken Forest wolf … if you will swear to me as an Alpha that youll die in their place .
Chapter 136 3/4 Promises sworn as Alphas were binding .
If we each did it , wed be held to our word .
The ceremony was unpredictable , and it didnt mean Aurora and the twins would be completely safe , but it would protect them from Broken Forest forever .
I cldnt ask for more than that , even if it meant I paid for it with my life .
Ill even go first , since Im feeling generous , Waylon said .
I felt magic gather around him .
If Dane Montague gives his blood .
in place of his childrens , I , Waylon Reed , Alpha of the Broken Forest Pack , swear that no harm will come to … Aurora … or his children at the hands of any Broken Forest wolf for as long as Im Alpha .
Power sharpened in the air , making it smell light lightning .
Then it tightened around us .
His promise was complete .
I bowed my head .
Id known this was a trap .
I had taken precautions placed traps and wolves in the woods all around .
But I should have known better .
This land was Reed land , back to a time before memory .
If my wolves were still alive out there , I had no idea .
If any of my traps had been tripped , I didnt know .
Maybe they still would be .
At least then if I had to go down , I would take some of them with me .
I , Dane Montague , Alpha of the Blue Ridge Pack … Chapter 136 4/4 Dane , no ! Auroras voice sounded closer .
There was snapping and snarling , as if she was fighting to get to me .
Or more accurately , Trajan was fighting , and she was with him .
1 pulled my power around me .
… swear that Ill die in place of my children , as long as you uphold your promise and allow them to go free immediately and dont harm them .
No ! Aurora cried again .
The magic twisted around me , sharp as it had been when Waylon had made his promise .
The promise settled around me just as Aurora reached me .
She threw her arms around me and cried , but it was too late .
They lifted her off of me and shoved the twins at her .
Dane Montague , Waylon said , flashing the silver bladed knife once again , Time to die .