Chapter 9

That was not her mother. That was not her brother. She refused to believe those were the people she loved the most in the world. Her mother and brother were somewhere planning to come home.

Yes, that’s it. They’re not dead.

She shook her head in denial and backed away from the table their bodies were placed on. She knew Beta Evans had already told them the state of their bodies, but nothing prepared her for the sight.

Her mother lay on the bed headless. Her dress was splattered with blood. Her severed head was placed beside her body. Her eyes were open in fright, and her mouth was open mid-way to a scream. Her beautiful mother lay dead.

Her dad collapsed on his mate, holding her and crying.

“Margot, baby—baby, please come back to me,” he cried helplessly on his mate. “Please…”

They all knew she was gone and could never come back. Even if there was a way, with her head severed, it was impossible. Even vampires, who were considered immortal,