Chapter 0124

The Wolves remain still.

But the Lycans inch forward.

They are ready for a fight.

I am ready when you are. Nyx whispers.

I draw a deep breath.

The Lycans creep closer.

If this fails, we are finished.

Drop the block.

My mind floods with whispers.

Lycans' voices blend into a constant hum.

I AM YOUR ALPHA. BRING VICTORIA AND DOMINIC TO ME!

My own tone shocks me. It rings with authority.

The Lycans freeze.

They exchange uncertain glances.

They were fed lies about me.

But if they feel what Sophia felt, they cannot refuse.

NO! Victoria shrieks. You have no power! You are nobody! Dominic, tell them!

Her hands clench into fists.

She is used to getting her way.

Now hundreds of Lycans stare at her. With hostility.

Her eyes show pure shock.

Stupid bitch. Nyx murmurs.

Screams pierce the air.

Victoria's shrill voice makes many cover their ears.

She backs away.

But there is no escape.

Lycans block the trees behind her.

A wall of Wolves stands before her.

DOMINIC! DOMINIC! Help me!

A single black Lycan retreats into the woods.

Large claws seize Victoria.

They ignore her screams.

Bring him to me! I command through the link.

Several Lycans sprint after Dominic.

I glance at Alexander.

He smiles at me.

He waited for this. For me to embrace my destiny.

Lycans turn on each other.

Desperate to deliver the screaming woman to me.

They likely hope for mercy.

They will receive none.

I will not lead traitors.

I reject those who believed Dominic and Victoria so easily.

Sophia's hand remains in mine.

I smile at her.

She is young. That was Victoria's mistake.

She changed a girl like me. A girl content with herself.

The Wolves part.

Two Lycans drag Victoria toward me.

Alexander joins us.

He takes my hand and kisses my cheek.

Then he focuses on Victoria. Well Victoria, how does it feel?

Bastard. You have no idea. Dominic will avenge me if you touch me!

She turns to Sophia. And you! You stupid, foolish girl! I should have let you die!

I pull my hand from Alexander's.

Claws extend from my fingertips.

I drive them into her stomach.

The Lycans release her.

She screams.

Her hands lock around my arm. Trapping my claws.

You destroyed me! I growl.

You made me believe you were special. Then you ruined me. Now I ruin you.

I release Sophia's hand.

My claws lengthen.

I slowly pierce Victoria's skin.

They sink into her kidneys before tearing across her abdomen.

I hate her. She took everything from me.

I look at Alexander.

Evil glints in his eyes.

Kill them all. I whisper.

The two Lycans backing away are attacked by Ethan and others.

Chaos erupts as Alexander orders the attack.

Blood trickles from Victoria's lips.

Her wide, fearful eyes remain fixed on me.

I want to see her bleed. Like she made my parents bleed.

You deserve this. And more. I whisper as my claws retract.

She drops to her knees.

Tears stream down her face.

I have never seen her cry before.

You are a monster! she croaks.

I am what you made me!

My claws plunge into her chest.

They curl around her heart as she chokes.

With one tug, I rip it free.

It beats in my hand for a moment.

Her body sways.

Then collapses to the ground.

I look up.

Ethan stares at me.

His expression is unreadable.