Chapter 89** Josie’s POV **Axel satisfies my heat, followed by Theo and then Luke. By the time the wave passes, I am utterly exhausted and Axel has to carry me to the shower. My body wants to sleep, every muscle hurts, even muscles I didn't know I had. I notice the guys exchanging worried glances and if I had any energy left I’d ask them what's wrong, but I think I fall asleep before we even make it to the bed. I startle awake with a jolt, sickness twists in my gut, and my wolf urges me to give her control.“Something is wrong,” I sit up telling the guys who are in the bed with me but are still awake. “Shh, everything is fine, you need to rest, you've barely slept,” Luke soothes but I shake my head. My heart pounds in my chest and my wolf insists there is something very wrong. “No, something has happened,” my voice trembles and my eyes fill with tears, I scramble out of bed and find my phone, hitting call on Mason’s contact, “pick up, pick up, pick up,” I plead, but it rings out. I
Chapter 90** Josie’s POV **My body gives up on me. It's too much. I slump against Luke. Not even flinching at the sting in my back as it brushes against Luke's chest. Mason and Mr Collins are in a bad way and the others are covered in blood. I've no idea if they're hurt too.“Where the fuck is this team?” Luke rages, pulling me in closer to him. “We need a healer,” I whisper, barely able to speak from grief. “We need a healer,” I say louder when no one responds. “Luke, can you port us closer to the academy?” Axel asks, still holding Mr Collins in his arms.“No, the prison has a large ward around it. I could run to the prison and get help there,” he suggests.“They should already be on their way, surely they can see the fire from there,” Axel shakes his head, staring off towards the prison that is just visible in the distance. “He’s still breathing,” Theo says, as if reassuring himself. My eyes move to Mason’s hand, which hangs limply at his side, I swear it just moved. His finger
Chapter 91** Josie’s POV **The ride is tense, Mason groans in pain with every bump and turn the van makes, I keep a hand on his shoulder to let him know I'm there, but he's too consumed in his pain to acknowledge me. Mr Collins is still and silent as the healer works on him. I watch him work, curious about his gift as his hands hover over Mr Collins’ body, seeking out injuries. I want to ask about his gift, and how it works, but I don't want to interrupt him. His main focus seems to be around Mr Collins’ head.“Did someone start healing him already?” the man asks, his voice startling me because I'd been so intensely focused on watching his hands. “No, none of us have a healing gift,” I shake my head.“He’s partially healed. One of you has the gift, you just don't know it yet,” he grins at me. “He’s stable for now, I’ll fix him up properly once we have a stable work environment. It’s hard to focus with the jostling of a moving vehicle,” “Thank you,” I nod.“I’m Arturo, but most peop
Chapter 92** Mason’s POV **Josie sits on my bed, her sad eyes focused on Deacon. I couldn't lie to her again, not after what we went through tonight, and what she did to save us. He planned to tell her tonight anyway. It's hard to look at her. She's caked in blood and I'm sure a lot of it is her own. Dot returns and helps take Josie’s shredded top off. When I see her lashed back rage courses through me. I know how it feels to sustain those injuries. I'm so angry at myself for not being able to protect her from knowing that sting. Dot gives me a cautious glance, I know she is comparing the markings to the barely healed scars I’d returned with as a teen. She cleans Josie's back with antiseptic before healing each split in her skin, then she moves to the large grazes on her arms. She helps Josie into the medical gown before removing her pants and healing her lower half. Art walks in and checks on Deacon whilst Dot finishes up. “Feeling better?” Dot asks.“Yes, so much better. Thank yo
Chapter 93** Josie’s POV **I straddle Mason backwards so there's no risk of me touching his wounded chest. It's not ideal and I hate having to do this whilst he should be resting but needs are a must. This stupid heat is really inconvenient. Why have they not found some way of suppressing it yet? It would be extremely handy in times like this. Why would my wolf force this to happen right now? Is she insane? I feel her bristle under my skin at that thought. It's probably not the best time to argue about this with her. “Slow down” Mason breathes and I try to pace myself but this angle feels so good. If Mason is not enough then I don't know what will happen. Unless Deacon miraculously wakes up then I need to make this last until the rest of my bonds arrive. What would even happen if my heat is not satisfied? Surely it would have to pass eventually. I look over at Deacon, I imagine he's watching me and moan at the thought. I won't let him deny our bond any longer. We almost lost him t
Chapter 94** Josie’s POV **“And you disgust me,” I seeth moving from the bed and coming to stand beside Theo. Axel and Luke move in beside us, completely blocking Mason from his view. “All of you do! Why are you just standing there crying whilst he's talking to your son like this?” I demand jabbing a finger towards the rest of Mason’s parents who don't respond, they're more interested in comforting each other.“You have no idea who you are bonded to do you?” Cash snorts. “Yes, I know exactly who I am bonded to and I accept every single part of them. I'm proud to be bonded to each of them. I bet your bond can't say the same. Now leave before I make you!” I hiss.“I’d like to see you try, little girl,” He laughs. “You are leaving this room. You can either walk out now or I’ll carry your dead body out, but you are leaving,” Axel growls so low that it sends a trickle of fear down my spine. Cash stares at Axel and whatever he sees there has him backing away. I guess he's smarter than I
Chapter 95** Josie’s POV **Another rumble under my feet almost knocks me off balance and this time the lights go out, seconds pass before an emergency light flicks on. “Do you have earthquakes in this realm?” I ask.“No, not unless someone makes one. This is certainly a new experience for me,” Ronnie answers me and I nod. I don't like this. Art rushes from the room and Dot goes to follow him.“Dot, I need some clothes,” I call after her. “There's some scrubs in the second door on the left,” she calls back. “I'll be right back,” I say, darting from the room and quickly finding a small room that contains clean scrubs and a small changing room. I grab a package labelled small and dash into the changing room to put the blue pants and top on. I'm about to exit when I hear voices.“We have to go now, it's already started,” a male voice hisses. “Why are they starting now? I thought we were months away from this,” a female voice whispers back. “Because their two strongest are incapacit
Chapter 96** Axel’s POV **“What the fuck is happening?” Theo curses as we run out of the infirmary. “Guys, this is bad, very bad,” Luke says, his eyes wide with fear as he looks up at the night sky. I follow his gaze and dread fills me at what I see. The dark sky has jagged blue lines spread across it. It almost looks like cracked glass. Another rumble shakes the ground and I see more lines appear in the sky. “We need to get back inside now,” I slowly back up, making sure Luke and Theo are inside before I follow them in. “We need every healer you have working on Mason and Deacon now. We need them both on their feet as soon as possible. Do whatever you have to,” Luke tells Art as we pass him.“What’s happening?” Mason asks, struggling to sit up.“Erm, the sky is breaking,” Theo says. “What do you mean?” Mason frowns, probably thinking Theo is exaggerating. “What he said,” Luke nods.“Where is Josie?” I ask when I realise she is not in the room. “She went to get clothes, she sho