Crowned by Fate by Author T.S Novel

Chapter 76 Adrian's POV the door to Skye x ronin , sterling myself for what I might find . Ryder sat beside bei bed , her small hand clasped beteren bath of hit . He looked up in L'entered , exhaustion etched on his youn " Am change ?" Lariel , Hoving ing to the opposite side of the bed Ryder shook his head . " Dortor says she has multiple fractures . The shift repressant they gave her in slowing her healing . His váre I know , I cut him off , unable to beat bearing it spoken aloud .

The age of Skye naked , kattered body haunted me . If an his worries had vistered her in any way , I would personally bear out their What did the doctor say about her recovery mehne ? She's administering and funds now , " Ryder replied , gesturing to the IV stand beside the bed . " Says Skye should regain consciousness infer I nodded , studying Skyr's pale fare . Her silver hair spread across the pillow like moonlight , her fate delicate yet somehow unyielding .

She had all odds , she had escaped Kane's fortess . " Ryder , go rest , " I ordered , not taking my eyes from Skye . " You need to recover to recover your strength . " " TE rather stay with her , he protested , his grip on her hand tightening protectively . gth . We'll be returning to Gravestone tembury as soon in Sage can That wasn't a suggestion , I replied , my voice firm . ' I need all our warriors at fall strength . provide us with the information we need .

" Reluctantly , Ryder released Skye's hand and stood . ' Call me the moment will . I promised , taking the what he had vacated . at the wakes up . " by knees , face buried in my hands . Forjata modent . As the door closed behind him , I finally allowed my composure to crack . I leaned forward , elbows on my I permitted myself to feel the full weight of guilt and fear that I had been holding at bay . Hhad failed Nadia . Despite all my plans , all my preparations , she seruained in enemy hands .

My Beta , my childhood friend , the woman who had followed me into exile without hesitation - abandoned to Kane's mercy . The sharp ring of my phone shattered the silence , jerking me from my thoughts . The screen displayed an unknown number , but deep in my gut , I knew who it was before I answered . " Adrian speaking " Kane smooth voice slithered through the connection like oil " Missing something , Alpha ? Or should I say … someone ?

I gripped the phone tighter , fighting to keep my voice even . The muscles in my jaw clenched so hard I thought my teeth might crack . If you've harmed " Relas , " Kane interrupted , his tone mockingly casual . " Your precious Beta is still in one piece . For now . " A chuckle filtered through the speaker , the wound setting my wolf on edge . One little bud managed to escape my cage , but I still have another , don't I ? Such a fascinating specimen , your Beta .

So loyal , sa devoted to you ." His voice dropped lower . " So very resilient to put my fist through The implication behind i words made my blood run cold . I paced the small hospital room , fighting the urge to What do you want , Kane I demanded , though I already knew the answer . My free band curled into a fiat , claws partially extending to dig into my palm . " The same thing I wanted twenty - four hours ago His voice hardened , all pretense of civility aporating . " Your betitory .

Your resources . Your surrender . Dasisbo Pack on its knees before Gravestone . " He paused , savoring rash word . Your submission signed in blood and witnessed by the North American Chapter 76 Council , kingit levorable . " My wolf raged at the very niggestion .

Three years of building something from nothing , of creating a haven for the feches mid preca - dakot handed over to this sadistic tyrant You have one hour left before my deadline es expires , " Kone continued , the threat evident in every lable Atter that , well let the se air , unspoken but crystal clear . " Id hate to damage with a valuable bargaining chip , but recident video happen , ergreially when cer in fnatrend .

The image of Skyes battered boily flashed in my mind , fueling a Lage is intense my vision blurred red at the edges . " If you touch a stegle hair on her heal , " I primiled , my centred slipping as my solf sorged forward , the change rippling beneath my skin . " I will host you to the ends of the earth I will tear you apart piece by piece . Every joint . Every limb " Such passion ! Such fre ! Talinost believe yini mean it . His voice dropped to a silky whisper .

" But here's the reality , Adrian . You're out of time . Qut- options . Your little ressor masion faded spectacularly , and now the great Alplu of Daishom is reduced to making empty therats over the phone " I said nothing , letting the silence stretch between us . Kane had always been unable to tolerate silence . " One hour , Adrian , " he finally said , his voice tight with imitation . The clock is ticking .

You know how to reach me when you're ready to strende The call disconnected with a sharp click , leaving me alone with the weight of his threat crushing down on my shoulders , 1 stood motionless in the center of the room , the phone still clutched in my hand . For the first time in my life , I felt truly powerten . Sot even when I'd left Stormhowl with Nadia and Ryder in tow , exiled from my birthright , had I experienced this overwhelming sense of helplessness .

Then , I'd been filled with righteous determination , confident in my ability to forge something new from nothing . Even when we'd faced starvation those first months in the desert , when resources were scarce and hope seemed a distant dream , I'd never doubted we would survive - would thrive . But this different This was Nadia's life in the hands of a munster , a countdown clock ticking away her remaining minutes of safety .

I had spent my entire life learning ta protect others , to lead , to fight - and none of those skills seemed to matter now My hand trembled as I set the phone down on the bedside table . As Alpha , Ecouldn't allow anyone to ser this weakness . My pack needed strength , needed confidence , needed the unshakable leader they'd followed into the desert . They needed to believe I could fix this , that I could bring Nadia home safely , that I would protect them from Kane's threats .

I forced my muscles to still , my breathing to steady , my expression to hueden into the mask of resolve they expected . Years of leadership had taught me how to wear this mask , how to project certainty even when doubt gnawed at my core . fur inside , that doubt had formed a yawning chain . What if I couldn't save her ? What if Kane had already hurt her beyond our ability to heal What it A soft moan from the bed interrupted my spealing thoughts . I turned to ser Skye's eyelids flattering , her hand moving weakly across the white hospital sheets , fingers grasping as I searching for something to hold onto She was waking up : 2/3