Bonus chapter 6

Sara

I sat with Dakota in the back of the van, my heart racing with raw fear that compressed me like a vice, making me faint and feverish.

Our hopes of escaping were shattered. Axton looked so pissed, like an angry bull. His reaction confused me, making me wonder why he was angry, considering that they had already labeled us murderers.

But knowing how strong the mating bond was, I couldn't blame him, because somewhere in the back of my mind was dancing and rejoicing that we weren't leaving anymore. Now we had to face the consequences of our actions.

Dakota sat beside me, her mouth on a white slash and anger simmering beneath the surface.

Elias had no emotion on his face, and I wondered what he was thinking. He must hate me so much now.

We returned to the cabin and Axton headed upstairs with Dakota, leaving Elias and me alone.

The silence felt as though somebody had just died. I couldn't meet his gaze. I stared at my feet instead.

He stood opposite me, not moving or saying anyt