Suddenly, in the midst of so much death and destruction, a wolf's howl was heard.

It was not a howl of threat or agony, it was a howl of pure joy.

Every member of the pack responded, seeming more animal than human, all emotions on the move.

As Lugh himself shared his pain with them, they felt an unprecedented euphoria and joy.

Lucian took his mate in his arms.

Olivia, his Olivia, was alive, her heart beating and blood coursing through her veins, the bond restored, she had returned to them.

- I'm okay, love, I'm okay - Olivia brought her hand up to wipe Lucian's face, running her hand over the wound on his neck that had already closed, it caused her so much pain, all the feelings of desperation coming from her mate.

Lucian's whole huge body shook.

- It's our fault, it's all our fault, for not taking good care of you, for not protecting you

He answered her, hugged her, kissed her, still with endless fear in his heart.

The image of her dying in his arms, he would never forget it, he coul