Bonded By Fate (Alpha and Betas Book 2) by Brooke Warren

Author:Brooke Warren [Warren, Brooke]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-07-19T16:00:00+00:00

Claudia

The sound of the door opening has my heart racing like it’s going to fly out of my chest. Bryce. I keep my eyes closed, not daring to see if Bryce has found me and is coming back to finish the job. The rational side of my brain tells me he’s dead, but the irrational side still harbors years of pent up fear. If he’s here for me, I’ll need the element of surprise in my favor.

The thump of my pulse is so loud it echoes in my head. I’ve no doubt he can hear it. I remain still, begging my body to cooperate even though the fear coursing through my veins makes me want to scream.

“Claudia, what’s wrong?!”

Milo? It’s a trick, it’s got to be. He’s not here. I know it’s him, I can feel it in my bones. He’s dead, the voice in my head says again. I want to believe it, but I can’t, and I need to protect myself. I got lucky once and survived, doubtful I’ll get lucky again, but I have to try.

“Sweetheart, look at me. You’re safe. No one’s here to hurt you.”

My wolf pushes against me, trying to comfort me and let me know I’m safe but the panic coursing through my veins is gripping me so tight, consuming all rational thought. I can hear Milo’s voice trying to break through the solid hold my anxiety has on me. I remind myself of the bonds I have with my mates and reach for them. If he’s here I should feel it, right?

I locate the tether to Milo and can feel how strong it is. I hold on to it like my life depends on it. The longer I clutch it, the more his feelings of concern become apparent, but I get the sense he’s trying to hold back. I don't want him to worry, I just want him here with me.

I crack my lids and peek through my lashes, my wolf nudges me again that I’m safe and my mates are here, but the terror inside me is still winning. Fingers grip my ankle, and I flinch. Oh no! I didn't mean to move. The bile in my stomach threatens to rise at Bryce’s touch. I’ve lost the upper hand . . . now what do I do?!

“Fuck!” I hear someone—sounding a lot like Ascher—snap.

Ascher?

“Scooter, I’m so sorry. I didn't mean . . .” The voice trails off.

I focus on my link to Ascher. In an instant, I’m flooded with his emotions, and the weight of his guilt sits heavy on my chest, jerking me out of my panic-induced state. My eyes fly open to lock on Ascher and Milo.

For a minute, all I can do is look at them while my brain catches up to the fact that they’re really standing here next to me. Both wear the same lost expression on their face, but what’s coming through our connection is . . . overwhelming.

“I’m so sorry,” I say, my lips trembling.

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