Third Person POV Aaron gently pulled Alpha Kyo back, his hand firm on his shoulder. "Take it easy, Alpha," he said calmly, glancing at the woman with tense eyes. "The option is to perform the ritual." The old woman nodded slowly, her wrinkled fingers clutching the edges of her cloak. "Okay... but there's a probability she may not survive it." Alpha Kyo's face darkened. "Just say you could kill her during the ritual," he snapped, voice tight with fury. The old woman flinched slightly but said nothing. Elder Hax stepped forward, his expression unreadable. "Why is this little girl driving you mad, Alpha? Don't forget you're the King," he said, his tone a reminder, a warning. Kyo didn’t answer immediately. His eyes were locked on Nyx’s pale form. Her lips were slightly parted, her breat

