Chapter 91

Brinley I shuddered hard, a feeling of ominous foreboding settling over me like a black cloud, oppressive and stifling, blocking out the light of my soul. My mate was rogue! And I would have to kill him... The compulsion for Coal’s death was overwhelming, irresistible. It crashed over me and surged through my veins like a gale wind—my body betraying my heart and my mind. A war I was destined to lose. My Wolf whimpered in my head, confused by the conflicting emotions running through her. She didn’t want to hurt our mate just as much as I didn’t, but we both knew we had no choice. Alpha’s lips curled into an evil smirk, thoroughly enjoying the power play he’d forced on his two sons—sentencing Ryder to death. He had to know there was no way Ryder could overcome Coal. And no way would Coal’s broken heart ever heal if he was forced to kill his own brother. I couldn’t stand to look at Alpha’s face, but I also couldn’t afford to turn away. Silently, I tried to reach Coal with my mind,