Damon stared at the photo of his father on the nightstand, his heart heavy with worry for his health. As the Alpha of their pack, his father had been a beacon of strength and leadership, guiding them through good days and bad. But now, lying in a hospital bed, fighting for every breath, his father's future was uncertain.

Damon couldn't help but feel conflicted as he thought about his father's legacy. Although he was angry with him for his stubbornness and unwillingness to listen to Damon's ...