Bound by faith: the rise of a rejected mate
d made the pack anxious. But nobody anticipated it happening so quickly. Abruptly, I heard someone shout in the distance. With my pulse pounding, I ran toward the sound. Dennis was standing clos
right now. "I... I backed away and whispered in a low voice, "I need to focus. "Right now, there's too much on the line." With a hint of disappointment in his eyes, Damon nodded. "I comprehend. Don't forget that I am available to you. All the time. I was unable to wait much longer that evening. In the common area of the pack home, I discovered Dennis sitting by himself. When I got closer, he looked up, his countenance reserved. I started, sitting across from him, "I need to tell you something." "Raven is the subject." Dennis's jaw became tense. Melissa, I've already deduced that he is a traitor. He attempted to murder me. I leaned forward and said, "There's more." "Raven's not pursuing you alone. His goal is to subjugate both groups. He and Selena have been conspiring, and their goal is to depose you. Dennis narrowed his eyes and gazed at me. "How are you aware of this?" "I heard them," I blurted out. Lucas has also been looking into this. The reason my parents died was due to Raven. He has been attempting to harm us both for a very long time. Dennis balled his hands into fists. "Why didn't you inform me earlier?" I said, "I didn't know how to." "And I wasn't sure if you would accept me." He got up and paced the room angrily. "This is crazy. My beta version... working against me the entire time," he halted and turned to face me. "Why should I trust any of this information? How can I be certain that you're not just attempting to control me?" I sprang to my feet, rage swelling in my voice. Dennis, why would I lie about this? My goal is to rescue you! Fine, if you don't believe me, then at least act now, before it's too late. Dennis fixed his unreadable gaze on me for a considerable amount of time. The turmoil was seen in his eyes. He struggled to balance his pride with the enduring attraction of our mate bond. Dennis murmured, "I don't know what to think anymore." "But I have to stop Raven if he is truly planning something." By the time of the attack, night had fallen. I hurried outdoors when I heard cries echoing through the air and saw mayhem breaking out everywhere. Dozens of rogue wolves, their eyes wild and full of wrath, were invading the pack's territory. With my heart racing, I muttered to myself, "Raven's behind this." I could see his scheme coming tog