Sophia's POV Alpha Leo and I gathered our pack members in the hidden house, a sanctuary shielded from prying eyes. We knew that staying at our packhouse would be too predictable, too vulnerable to another ambush by the relentless human authorities. As we settled into the dimly lit living room, exhaustion clung to our bodies, mingling with the residue of fear and adrenaline. The weight of our recent escape pressed upon us, and a heavy silence filled the room. "We've made it out alive," Alpha Leo said, his voice filled with a mixture of relief and determination. "But we can't afford to let our guard down. The human authorities won't rest until they find another way to come after us." Nods of agreement rippled through the room, each pack member understanding the gravity of the situat

