Chapter 181

Maya's POV Things settled down quickly once the Council secured Bridget and Kayla in their SUV. Knowing those two, they were probably already scrambling to come up with a defense. Not that it would do them any good, there was no justifying what they had done, but that wouldn’t stop them from trying to save themselves. Damien made sure Kayla didn’t leave without accepting his rejection. She was livid. Not only had he Alpha-commanded her, but one of the Council members had backed him up with their own command. She had no choice but to comply. We could all see it coming, she would later claim she was forced into it, and she wouldn’t be wrong. But nothing about it broke any laws. She could scream all she wanted, but their bond was officially over. What surprised me most was how many people had shown up to rescue us from Blackwood. I didn’t expect it, and I was genuinely grateful they were willing to go to such lengths for us. I knew Damien wanted to say goodbye. I saw him as I climbed into