Alpha's Betrayal

ed lands were eerily silent, with the once-twisting trees standing still as if even nature h

clung to her arm, his bravado dampened by exhaustion, while Elara leaned against h

d quietly, kissing the top of

titude. For the first time in years, Trista felt the weight of their ad

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th his hands clasped in front of him. His injuries were visible bruises on his face, a banda

as he entered. "No sign of where she

ady broken. Liam picked it up and began scanning t

oned the inevitable." The Silver Fang Pack is broken,

room, Trista laughed sharply.

th regret. "Trista, she's dangerous. She

ecause you let her,"

ose, his voice quiet but firm. "I made mistakes that I can never undo. B

with promises, Liam. You do it through actions. And

ht of her words resting on him. "Then lead

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g. Wolves of all ranks stood together, their differences temporarily put as

e fixed on Trista. "When others questioned, she fought. When others faltered

houghts racing. Luna's title had once been a dream, representing her bond with Liam a

will not take this decision lightly. Leadership is not abou

reement, their regard

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home, watching Kieran and Elara play in the yard. Their laughter soo

ands tucked into his pockets.

the empty spot besi

ging between them. Finally, Liam spoke. "I understand I do not deserve y

ing. "Sorry is not enough, Liam. You broke

I'll spend the rest of my life showing you that I've changed.

lained. "They need a father who shows up, who

owly. "I will.

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the healer's quarters. Hazel examined the c

owers are still developing, but it's clear

," Trista said, her vo

explained gently. "And the future of

her hair. "I just want them to live a

ou and Liam?" Hazel

ed. For the first time in ye

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g echoed in Trista's mind, reminding her that peace was fleeting. But as she stood on the

she said quietly to herse

ion growing. For the first time, he realized what i

ke the silence, sending shivers down Trista's spin