Aurora’s POV

The room was heavy with silence after Helen’s shocking confession. My body felt cold, but my hands were trembling hot against my lap.

Alpha Gray stood behind me, his presence steady, his wolf still restless after hearing the twisted scheme.

Alpha Damian was shaking, Vicky stayed pale beside him, and Helen kept her eyes low as if afraid to meet anyone’s gaze.

Helen’s lips trembled. She darted a glance at Alpha Damian, then back at me. “She… she wasn’t supposed to be ...