Rigz’s hands clenched into fists, remembering those moments made him regret not letting Leanna feel how much he loves her. He failed to protect his mate, he was nothing but loser. "What do you know, Rigz?" Stefano’s voice was ice-cold, bringing him back to reality. He exhaled slowly, forcing himself to stay composed. “I know that if Zareth took Leanna, it’s not just to use her as leverage. He wants something from her. Something dangerous.” Stefano narrowed his eyes. “And what exactly does he want?” Rigz hesitated. Then, slowly, he lifted his gaze and locked eyes with the Alpha. "The prophecy," he said. "Leanna might be the cursed child." The room erupted into chaos. Voices overlapped, shouts of disbelief, outrage, and fear filled the space. But Stefano… Stefano went deathly still.

