The Valkirk werewolf warriors had withdrawn.
Gorgon's soldiers followed closely behind.
The soldiers froze for a moment.
They were ready to die for their kingdom, and now it was over so quickly?
Everyone could hardly believe it.
But once they were sure, tears came even before excitement.
Ember ridge had finally been reclaimed.
And they could go home alive to see their families.
No one liked war if they could avoid it.
Everyone, including Ethan, felt their eyes get a little misty.
But soon, he noticed Maris was missing.
He tried to reach her through their mind link—they were marked mates and could communicate that way.
But he couldn't get through for a long time.
Finally, the mind link flickered on, and only a brief sentence came through, "Save me! I've been captured..."
"Capt
