Hayden POV My blood had never felt as ice cold as it did at this moment in time, it was like my body had been dipped in the icy waters of the Arctic, that the ice had penetrated my body, infusing with my blood and now flowed through my veins, hearing his voice once again made my heart feel heavy. I had wanted to believe that this was all some horrendous nightmare and I would wake up, but that never happened. Instead, the nightmare had become one with life and now my biggest fear was becoming a reality. He had come for my mate and she was going with him willingly. “Hayden, the mighty King of Alphas! Come out and speak to me like a man instead of hiding away behind your walls and spells.” Noah’s voice boomed from behind the gate. I could smell him, his sawdust and old leather scent I had

