Chapter 85

Maddox. He extended his hand to me and I pondered whether to take it. I wasn’t sure of myself. “If not for anything, at least for Desiree’s sake.” I stared at his small hand, this hand was innocent but in the future, it would take countless lives, stained with the blood of many. Tears tore through my eyelids and on impulse, I hugged him as tight as I could. “One last time,” I mentioned softly. “One last time, I want to enjoy your warmth.” He embraced me back, gently patting my back. I didn’t know how much time had drifted by but I knew it was long enough yet so short. “I love you, Maddox. Always,” he mumbled and my tears poured down my cheeks. “You are my hero, Hunter. Always!” “I know and I’m proud of the man you will become. No one else could have been a better Alpha than you, little brother.” I couldn’t see his face but I knew he had a proud warm smile spreading those lips. “Now it’s time to return to your time. Our family is waiting for you, Desiree is waiting.” I patte