Gaia's POV

"I was unconscious, Gaia. Completely unconscious."

Astrein's voice was steady, his eyes meeting mine with unwavering sincerity. There was no trace of deception in his expression—just genuine confusion as his thoughts shifted to the battle.

"What troubles me is Dennis," he continued, his brow furrowing. "He's a glacier white wolf, just like you. But typically, that bloodline shouldn't be able to match the power of a golden wolf. Yet somehow, he managed to injure ...