I sat across from Elias, my heart racing in my chest as I tried to make sense of the words he had just spoken. His proposition—an alliance between our packs, one that could potentially end the war with Magnus—sounded like something out of a dream. But it was far too dangerous. I couldn’t help but wonder if I was being played again.
His office was dimly lit, the shadows stretching over the stone walls, adding to the tension in the room. The soft sound of his breathing was the only thing I could focus on as I tried to steady my emotions. He sat back in his chair, his eyes never leaving mine, an unsettling calmness in his posture.
“Lena, I know you’re not one to trust easily,” Elias began, his voice low and steady. “But this is the only way forward. We need to unite. For the survival of bot
