Leo’s POV It hadn’t even been an hour since Kael’s claws left my neck, and I was already breaking his command. But how could I stay silent while my Alpha discussed killing our Luna? The thought alone made my blood turn to ice. It wasn’t my business. I was only his guard, not his conscience. But Luna Elena didn’t deserve this. She was kind, loyal, and had never once raised her voice against anyone in this pack. And yet, someone wanted her dead. Alpha Kael had betrayed her love once already. Now someone was whispering death into his ear. My heart raced as I replayed the words I had heard. He said “no”… but what if he changed his mind? What if that person, whoever it was pushed him far enough? I rubbed the side of my neck where his claws had sunk in earlier. It still

