My heart pounded, every second feeling like an eternity as I waited for Alpha Silas's decision. Caspian gently squeezed my hand in reassurance. He turned to me, his eyes meeting mine. We stayed like that, eyes locked on each other, hands tightly wound together, our hearts beating as one.

Until finally, the Alpha broke the silence. "Karen." He started his voice pleading.

"Don't, Silas." She warned.

"We have no reason to exile the poor girl. You might be mad now, but I know you. You'd never ...