Missed the Moment

When Caleb entered the portal, he knew he planned to do everything he could to destroy the Dark Queen, no matter what.

It had taken every ounce of self-control in his body to force him to walk away from Ashleigh as she lay tangled in the roots on the forest floor. He felt the fear in her heart, the tightness of the roots as they slithered around her body. He felt the way she gasped for air.

He also felt her determination to ensure the safety of their people. How much she needed him to go, how scared she was for the wolves of Summer and Lily.

But once Caleb had crossed the portal, he couldn’t feel her anymore. Their bond was immediately blocked, just as it had been every time Ashleigh visited with the original Lunas.

Whether she still breathed or not, he had no idea. Whether he had left his mate to die a slow miserable death alone and helpless… he didn’t know.