Chapter 93: Ronan’s Gift
The mysterious presence in the stones faded as their attention snapped back to the fight. But Elara filed the memory away—something important had just tried to contact her. "We have to get back," she said quickly.
"Wait." Kael put his hand on the center stone. "The sacred areas have power. Maybe we can use it to—" His words were cut off as a huge explosion rocked the mountain.
Through their bond, both Ronan and Darian’s pain hit them like a physical blow. "Now!" Elara asked. Kael’s ice-slide carried them down the mountain at rapid speed. As they got closer to the house, the damage became clear.
Half the main house was on fire. Dream-touched pack members were fighting each other in the courtyard. And in the middle of it all, Alpha Marcus stood with his hands glowing dark energy.
"He’s starting the binding ritual," Kael said grimly. "Without you there." "What does that mean?" "He’s using our brothers as props. If he completes it, they’ll be bound to his will forever.
And when you arrive, you’ll be forced to submit or watch them die." Elara’s silver light blazed brighter. "Not happening." They landed hard in the courtyard, ice and silver energy scattering the dream-touched wolves.
Through the smoke, Elara saw Alpha Marcus standing over Ronan and Darian. Both of her mates were trapped in bars made of dark magic, their faces twisted in pain. "Ah, there you are," Alpha Marcus said quietly.
"Just in time for the finale." "Let them go," Elara commanded, her Luna authority ringing in her words. "I don’t think so," Alpha Marcus smiled coldly. "You see, I’ve learned something interesting about Bridge Walker magic. It’s not just about linking different mates.
It’s about connecting different types of power." His dark energy pulsed, and both Ronan and Darian screamed. "Stop!" Elara lunged forward, but invisible obstacles held her back. "The ritual requires pain," Alpha Marcus explained casually.