ace P.O.V I couldn't ignore the taunting scent of Lucas on Claire. I paced restlessly in the shadows, watching them from afar,. The thought of them together twisted like a knife in my heart, a wound that only one thing could heal: Claire's blood, spilled by my own hand. he couldn't take on Lucas alone; the new alpha's strength and speed had surpassed his own. But if he could harness the power of the rogue pack, the ones who lurked on the outskirts, despised by all, perhaps he could stand a chance. They were strong, and more importantly, they were angry and hungry for power. If he could convince them to fight for him, to help him eliminate the usurper and claim his rightful mate, then perhaps he could still rule the pack.He approached the rogue king, his posture a blend of subservience an

