Kartein scoffed. “That only means none of you are worthy.” Now the other two Lycans were glaring at Kartein. “Oh really?” Kayden shot back, voice dripping with sarcasm. “And you are?” Kartein slowly lifted his gaze from his hands. There was something darker in his eyes now, something calmer but far more dangerous. “Yes,” He stated bluntly. “Contrary to what you two fools did, I brought her friend back and made sure she didn’t suffer in that wretched pack.” The room went still. I blinked at him. Cirrus frowned. “So, you want Leticia to reject us?” Kartein leaned back in the armchair, his posture relaxed in a way that made the tension thicker, not lighter. “Peach can do what she wants,” he continued, “She deserved a choice. If she wants all of you, I will try my best not to rip y

