Chapter 83

FIVE HUNDRED YEARS AGO "Haven't you heard?" Tabitha asked her. "What?" "He attacked the palace. Everybody is gone. He has my children. If I don't do what he says, he'll kill them." Rose's heart fell. So he had really done it. "My father?" Tabitha shook her head. "What about Tobias?" "The royal pack is gone, Rose. I'm sorry." She finished emptying the bowl and sat down just outside the circle, crossing her legs. "You are the only survivor. I'm sorry I can't help you." Rose sank onto her knees. If even her family's priestess couldn't help her, she was truly alone. "What will this ritual do?" "It will bind you four together forever. The three of them will have an eternal bond to you for all of your future lifetimes." Rose frowned. "What?" Why would Marcus want her to have a bond to them? Shouldn't he want to tear them apart? "They'll spend an eternity fighting against each other because of you." Tabitha closed her eyes. "I'll begin. Do not attempt to leave the circle. If you do, they'll d