Chapter 283

LIAM’S POV The battlefield was silent. Too silent. Ash still swirled in the air from Memphis’s fall. The scent of smoke and blood filled my lungs, but none of it mattered. The only thing I saw was her, Natalie. She was laying on the ground like the life had been torn from her. I didn’t hesitate. My claws slashed the last threads of smoke as I rushed forward. “Nat!” My voice cracked as I dropped to my knees. I gathered her into my arms. She was limp. She was too still. Her skin glowed a bit. Gold and red light glowed a little from her body. she didn’t open her eyes. My chest caved. “No, no, no…” I whispered, pressing my face against her hair. My wolf howled inside me, frantic. The mate bond was a bit faint. It felt distant. It felt like a string stretched too thin. I couldn’t lose her. Not after everything. “Liam!” Chloe’s voice sounded from behind me. She rushed over. Her eyes were red and wet with tears. Iris was close behind her. “She’s alive,” Iris breathed, kneeling beside me. Her