Alex
Bella sobbed into my arms. Her every sob, every tremble were like needles poking at my heart. I cursed Maddox multiple times.
If I could, I would beat him bloody.
Alex: No, I want to break off the link with you.
Maddox stayed at the back of my mind, behind the barrier I set up to lock him in. This was the first time he stayed there voluntarily.
Alex: Coward!
I held her tight as I tried to rein in my emotions. She needs me now and I am not about to fail her again. I tried to prod through our mate link to share her burden. I prodded in a little and the bond gave way, a stream of dark emotions came through the mate bond. My heart twisted further.
I tried to force the bond a bit more, taking on more emotional load. All types of dark emotions swirled between us. My head started to
