Crowned by Fate (Skye) novel Chapter 168

(fourth trist. It i

Adian reached for his phone in soon as Lydia suggested contacting Garrett. The phone rang bice before a familiar voice neered

“Alpha, is everything alright? It’s bue

Terrell, Adrian said. “We passed the third trial.”

I already knew that I knew yod moke it though.” Garrett a enthusiasm came through clearly. “I’m gathering intelligence. focus on diplomatic relations between packs”

“Actually, that’s not why I’m calling. It’s about your mother,”

Silence. Then Gamett’s voice became cautious. “What about ber?”

Adrian glanced at Daniel. “Shes here with us. She’s been unconscious for a day, trapped in her mind. She keeps calling for you.”

That has nothing to do with me

keeps apologizing to you” Adrian continued gently. “Whatever happened, its consuming her. Her Beta tapt-

“Stop. Getts voice cracked. I don’t want to hear it.”

Im not asking as your Alpha. I’m asking as your friend. See her. You don’t have to forgive her, but I think you need to see her.”

After a long pause: “I think about it.

“Garrett-

I think about it” The line went dead.

Adrian lowered the phone. “Hell come,” he told Daniel confidently,

How can you be sure?”

Because he didn’t refuse outright,” I said. “Garrett never leaves things unfinished.”

Twenty

y mirates later,

Adrian’s p

phone buzzed-

Fight booked Landing at AM

• Adrian showed Daniel the message. Tomorrow maming.

Belief transformed Daniels face. “Thank you. I don’t know how to repay.

that take care of your Alpha.”

As we left, Xavier stopped Lydia. “That incense smells incredible.

1. e. Could I have some? These trial… I haven’t been sleeping well.”

Lydia studied him, then nodded. 13

prepare

“You’re brilliant,” Xavier said. The way you handled everything in there pretty amazing

Lydia actually blushed. “It’s just experience.”

At our hotel, Lydia distributed incense bundles to each room. When she reached ours, Adrian stopped her. “I don’t need une. Skye and I share.”

1/3

Chapter 168

Xavier raised rytow Hey, dont forget were in elections, and on a honeyman.

Later, hing in Altaics ems, sighed. Terryone cartes unch diep wind

Adrian tilted my

Tour. But we als hter imise joys. He traced my cheekleta. “Berget happinesses

Like this, he kissed me sofily. “Like

up next to you. Like having a true partner in all this mi

The sharp knock at our

me at exactly 8:47 AM, Alrian was already dressed, having been up for an hour preparing for Garratt’s arrival

Garrett stood in the hallway, and my heart clenched at the sight of him. Dark circles thadowed his eyes, making them look braised. Despite his attempted

old demens when Morgan was mentioned, the mider of his sleepless night told a different story.

“Garrett,” Adrian said warmly, palling him into a log.

Alpha

“Just Adrian today, Adrian said, releasing him. “You’re here as family, nut pack.”

1 stepped forward and hugged Garrett too. “Thank you for coming,” I whispered.

Did I have a choice he smiled.

Even Lydia energed from her room, offering a nod of acknowledgment. “Your mother’s condition has stabilized overnight. The incense is helping keep her

Garrett’s law tightened at the mention of Morgan

“Let’s just get this over with

We made our way to Morgan’s hotel room in tense silence. Daniel must have been watching for us because the door opened before we could knock

“Cartett?” Daniel’s eyes wide with disbelief. “You actually came “

Garrett’s limp was more pronounced than usual as he entered the mom, whether from the long flight or emotional stress, I couldn’t tell. He stopped several feet from the bed, staring down at the woman who’d haunted his absence for three years.

Morgan looked smaller than I remembered from the trials, fragile in a way that seemed wrong for an Alpha. Her face was peaceful now, the calming incense doing its work, but traces of dried tears still marked her cheeks.

“Three years,” Garrett said finally. “Three years since I’ve seen her face.

Caretta hand hovered over Morgan’s face, not quite touching. Then he placed his palm on her forehead.

Nothing happened for a long moment. Then Morgan’s eyelids fluttered. Her eyes opened slowly, focusing with difficulty.

“Garrett?” The wood was barely a breath. Her eyes widened, tears immediately pooling. ‘No… no, I’m dreaming again. You’re not really here.”

“I’m here,” Gamett said, his voice cracking despite his efforts to stay controlled

Verify captcha to read the contentVerify