Chapter 52 – Blood and Betrayal
The first c***k of dawn split the horizon, casting a dull orange glow over the mountain ridge. A cold wind swept through the forest as Adrian’s warriors moved silently through the trees, guided by their alpha’s commanding presence. Each footfall was deliberate. Every breath was tight with tension.
From her vantage point on the cliff, Sophie watched them march, her eyes trailing Adrian’s figure like a prayer. She had never feared battle before—not even during her own father’s pack wars—but this one was different. This wasn’t just about territory or revenge.
This was blood versus blood.
Marcus was not just Adrian’s half-brother. He was a ghost from the past. A skilled warrior. A rejected heir. And now, a threat that could dismantle everything.
Suddenly, a
