Chapter 87: THE CONVERGENCE APPROACHES
Chapter 87: The Convergence Approaches The screams from the pack area below made Liana’s heart shatter into pieces. "We have to go back," she said, starting toward the mountain road.
"They need us." "No." Kael grabbed her arm, his touch gentle but strong. "That’s exactly what it wants. The moment we leave, the First Shadow escapes."
Through the dimensional crack above them, more shadow things were pouring down like black rain. Each one hit the ground running, racing toward their home with hunger in their empty eyes. "Then our people die while we stand here arguing!" Liana’s voice cracked with feeling.
Marcus pressed his hand to his ear, listening to the pack link that still linked him to the territory. His face went pale. "The outer defenses are broken," he reported grimly. "Shadow creatures are inside the private areas.
But..." He paused, surprise flashing across his features. "Elder Mira has taken command." "Mira?" Jace looked shocked. "She’s eighty years old!"
"And apparently still terrifying," Marcus continued listening. "She’s organized the women and children into the fortified bunkers. The warriors are making a circle around the Alpha’s mansion. They’re holding for now."
A new voice crackled through the pack link, strong despite the chaos around it. Elder Mira’s commanding tone reached even the peak. "All pack members, hear me now. Our Luna fights for our very life in the Cursed Peaks.
While she battles ancient evils, we protect our home. Hold the line. Trust in her power. Trust in her love for us." Liana’s throat tightened. Even now, with monsters at their door, Mira believed in her.
"The pack members who questioned your leadership," Talia said softly, her seer skills picking up on the emotional currents flowing through the pack bond.
"They’re praying for you now. All of them." Liana felt it then - dozens of voices reaching across the distance.