Eden's POV

　　Ellissa's eyes shimmered with unshed tears. "And I would give anything to safeguard our home, our loved ones. This battle is not just for us; it is for the future of our pack."

　　A heavy silence fell upon the room as I struggled to find the right words to convince Ellissa otherwise. Every logical argument I had constructed in my mind seemed to disintegrate in the face of Ellissa's determination. Finally, I lowered my gaze, defeated.

　　"You are ...