RALPH As I carried Keilah, her body felt fragile and light in my arms. Her breathing was shallow, and I could feel the tremors of pain coursing through her. Each step I took was fueled by a mix of fury, desperation, and an overwhelming need to protect her. The power that had surged through me only moments ago left me feeling drained, yet I was determined to get her to safety. I held her close, my heart aching at the sight of her pale, unconscious form. As I reached the living room, I moved to lay her on the couch, but Dahlia’s voice stopped me. “Not here, Alpha,” she said, her tone gentle but insistent. “Let’s get her into your room.” I nodded, unable to argue. The urgency in Dahlia’s voice cut through the fog of my mind and I carried Keilah into the bedroom, each step heavy with dre

