Chapter Fifty-Four - Tested Bonds

Ella's POV

I slowly opened my eyes as dim pre-dawn light filtered into my chambers.

After yesterday's plan. I tried reaching out to Aiden, I went to the elders and Boston gave me some herbs to help me concentrate.

And today is the day - the day I would try to reach Aiden one final time before it was too late.

"We can do it." Lea whispered. It's the only choice we have against Alpha River. Against the curse of the Twin Mates!

Rising quietly, I dressed with calm purpose, steadying my nerves for the enormous task ahead.

I had to break through the dark shroud clouding Aiden’s spirit, make him see the ruinous path he now walked.

If any part of the brave, loyal mate I loved yet lingered beneath the ambition and jealousy...my voice could call him back to the light.

But it would not be easy. The Bond between us had been muted, his thoughts closed to me.

Some malevolent influence had sunk deep claws into his psyche, twisted him into a stranger. I would be fighting against more than just