~ CAIN ~

Edric's jaw clenches, and a flush rises to his cheeks as he stares back at Ronan. “I didn’t take your warning seriously,” he admits at last, voice measured but tight. “I made a mistake by taking Selene into my pack. Now, I’m trying to make it right. You all can help me fix this—or you can walk away. The choice is yours.”

I can’t keep quiet anymore.

I step forward, voice low but firm. “If we couldn’t convince you to do the ...