Page 223 of Harley & Her Ferals

When she’s seized as well, Allegra screams.

“You can’t fucking do this,” Vinnie howls, as he’s dragged back down the tunnel by the bikers, along with Allegra.

The bikers are laughing and joking like they’ve been waiting for this day.

Vinnie on the other hand, is kicking and thrashing, as if he could never have imagined that his own men would take him down.

“Look at that, I just have.” Harbinger grins. “Have fun.”

A roar rises from the rest of the people, echoing around the chamber. It’s a sound of release and sheer jubilation.

A realization that we’ve at long last done it.

We’re almost free.

Laurent carefully passes Harbinger over to Lionzio, who supports the other Alpha.

Then Laurent turns to Feral and me. “I’ve memorized the code. Shall we do this?”

My throat is dry.

I hold my hand out to River. He launches himself toward me to take it.

Then together, we walk toward the door.

I try to steady my breathing, but my men’s fevered excitement and joy surges along with mine.

Feral stands on the other side of me. I can smell Harbinger’s sweet vanilla bourbon scent, as he stands behind me with my brother.

I’m surrounded by the Ferals.

My bonded pack, which I never thought that I would be lucky enough to have.

My eyes burn with tears.

“Rise up,” Feral says, concentrating to get each word out without stuttering.

“And no regrets.” I stare squarely at the door.

Laurent hurries to the keypad.

Feral’s expression is inscrutable. But his startling eyes are dreamy, as if he’s far away.

He was so young when he came to the Underworld.

Does he remember flowers? The sky?The sun?

Will I be able to experience seeing the moon and stars with him, as if it’s the first time?

I smile so hard that my mouth hurts.

I can’t wait for all of it, from the cities to the coffee shops that River rhapsodies about.

No matter where we end up, we are going to create our own reality, with Omega snuggle piles, love, and equality.

Laurent punches in the code.

For a terrifying moment, nothing happens.

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