Athena

The aftermath of the battle left the Grayhound Pack in a tense silence, one that weighed heavy in every corner of the mansion. The rival Alpha was securely restrained in the reinforced chamber, his defiance no longer a threat but a reminder of what could happen when a pack underestimated the unity of those it sought to destroy. Yet, despite the victory, a shadow lingered in the room—a sense that the battle was only the beginning.

Beauty stood beside me, her posture rigid but ...