Alpha's Blood
The intruder came with ancient magic and modern weapons - a combination that caught even Viktor's heightened defenses off guard. He intercepted the attack meant for his family, but the cost was devastating. He heard his daughter scream as he took the hit.
"DADDY!" Luna's scream shattered reality as Viktor fell, bleeding from multiple wounds laced with dark magic. Nova's raw power exploded outward, freezing the entire compound in stasis as their father's blood spread across the floor.
"No, no, no," Luna ran to Viktor while Nova's energy contained the intruder. "Not Daddy too. No more bleeding family!" Her scared little sobs hurt his heart as he collapsed to the ground in pain. He swore as he bled.
Through their bond, Aria felt her mate's agony as corruption spread from the
