Liana POV The soft glow of morning sunlight filtered through the curtains when my eyes fluttered open. The first thing I noticed was the sharp ache in my body, followed by the sight of Alpha Darius pacing across the room. He stopped pacing. I blinked at him, confusion and exhaustion surging through me. His expression was torn between frustration and concern. His strides were purposeful, but the way he kept glancing in my direction made it clear he was waiting for me to wake up. When he noticed I was awake, he stopped abruptly and came closer. “You’re awake,” he said, his voice wavering. Kaden was sitting on a chair next to my bed. He sprang up immediately and checked my wounds that were patched up. The rogue’s confession had cleared my name, but his death left too many questions un

