Serena’s POV
I could feel the weight of the moment settling heavily around me. The figures emerging from the darkness weren’t just wolves; they were a threat, and they were closing in fast. Among them, the unmistakable figure of Lila stood beside Marcus, her eyes gleaming with malicious satisfaction.
“Lila?” I couldn’t help the disbelief in my voice. My pulse raced as a mix of betrayal and fury surged through me. “You’re with them?”
Lila’s lips curled into a cruel smile. “Did you really think you’d be able to come back here and not face the consequences, Serena?” she taunted, her voice dripping with venom.
Kael’s hand moved to my shoulder, pulling me closer to him. His presence was comforting, but I could feel the anger radiating off of him in waves. “Lila, you’ve made a grave mistake,
