Chapter Eighteen : The Ultimate Sacrifice NATHAN Kill every last one of them . That was the single order that had ignited the carnage happening around me . My wolves tore through the mediocre army Gerald and Nadia had scraped together as if they were nothing . The heads of the guards who had dared to betray me , trying to smuggle my son out of the territory , were the first message I had sent after I endured Daniels safety . But now , their deaths seemed hollow . None of it mattered . I just had to find her . Find Nicole . I had felt it the moment I stepped into the hallways after she hadn t returned . My wolf stirred , restless , sensing that something was wrong . Then her scent had hit me , but it wasn t alone . It was tainted -Nadia . My heart lurched , my instincts 50 % 11:41 1/6 11:41 Chapter Eighteen : The Ultimate Sacrifice screaming one word : Daniel . Yet even as my wolves dismantled the army around me , I was too late . I stepped into the room , my breath catching as my eyes locked on her still form . Nicoles body lay in a pool of blood at the center of the room , her lifelessness cutting through me like a blade . My legs felt rooted to the spot , my chest tightening as though the air itself refused to cooperate . Then I heard it a voice , cold and mocking . Quite an interesting turn of events , wouldnt you say ? I turned sharply , my vision narrowing on Gerald as he stepped out from the shadows of a hidden door just as the sharp sting of an arrow pierced my side . I stumbled back , my wolf retreating instantly as the poison seeped into my 50 % 11:41 2/6 Chapter Eighteen : The Ultimate Sacrifice veins . Gerald chuckled , circling me like a predator savoring his victory . Did you really think I wouldnt account for this possibility ? This place is loaded with arrows filled with silver . Just like that cabin should have killed you , these walls will be your grave . With a growl , I snapped out of the shock , reaching down and yanked the arrow out , the burn of the silver fueling my rage . You underestimate me , I hissed . But before I could lunge , the door behind me swung open . Nadia appeared , her expression tight but calculated . Gerald turned to her , Nadia , perfect timing . Set off the traps and Im sorry to do this last minute , she interrupted smoothly , but this is where you and I part ways . 99 Before either of us could react , she stepped back and slammed the door shut , locking us both inside . Geralds eyes widened as 50 % 11:41 3/6 11:41 524 Chapter Eighteen : The Ultimate Sacrifice he pounded against the door . Nadia ! he shouted , panic creeping into his voice . Open the door ! What are you doing ? Her laughter echoed faintly through the door . Every man for himself , Gerald . Good luck . The betrayal stunned him just long enough for me to recover . My wolf surged forward , pushing past the poison , and I let him take over . Gerald turned just as I lunged , shifting into his wolf mid air . We collided in a clash of claws and fangs , the sound of ripping flesh and snarls filling the room . He was strong , fueled by desperation , but I was stronger . The sound of a distant hum reached my ears , and I knew the arrows were coming . I had to make this quick . With a vicious swipe , my claws tore through his throat , his blood spraying across the room . He collapsed in a heap , his lifeless eyes staring back at me . 50 % 11:41 4/6 Chapter Eighteen : The Ultimate Sacrifice But there was no time to savor the victory . My wolf turned immediately , rushing to Nicole s side . The first volley of arrows struck my back , piercing my fur , but I didnt care . I covered her body with mine , shielding her from the onslaught . Pain exploded through me , but it was nothing compared to the agony of seeing her like this . For the faintest moment , I felt her brush against my mind but before I could grasp it , it was gone , leaving only emptiness . My vision blurred as more arrows struck , but I held firm , my wolf refusing to let go . I love you , Nicole Myers , My mind brushed against hers , one last time . The silver was winning , and my wolfs fight was fading . But even as my vision . blurred and the world began to slip away , one final thought anchored me . I prayed my son would grow up to know 50 % 11:41 5/6 Chapter Eighteen : The Ultimate Sacrifice But there was no time to savor the victory . My wolf turned immediately , rushing to Nicoles side . The first volley of arrows struck my back , piercing my fur , but I didnt care . I covered her body with mine , shielding her from the onslaught . Pain exploded through me , but it was nothing compared to the agony of seeing her like this . For the faintest moment , I felt her brush against my mind but before I could grasp it , it was gone , leaving only emptiness . My vision blurred as more arrows struck , but I held firm , my wolf refusing to let go . I love you , Nicole Myers , My mind brushed against hers , one last time . The silver was winning , and my wolfs fight was fading . But even as my vision blurred and the world began to slip away , one final thought anchored me . I prayed my son would grow up to know 50 % 11:41 5/6 Chapter Eighteen : The Ultimate Sacrifice happiness even if I couldnt be there , I hoped my sacrifice would give him that chance . As I let my fur cover her one last time , I closed my eyes and surrendered . Maybe in death … there would be a chance for us . And with that , I let it claim me . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!