ALPHA DAMON
I paced back and forth in Selena's dimly lit chamber, my mind a maze of conflicting thoughts. Selena had urged me to make a decision, to rid ourselves of the thorns in our side—Lilya and Lucas. But I hesitated, torn between my desire for power and my lingering feelings for Lilya.
"Alpha Damon," Selena urged, her voice dripping with impatience. "We can't afford to let them live. They're a threat to our rule."
I shot her a scathing look. "Do you think I don't know that? But we can't be hasty. Lilya… she's different. She possesses powers we don't fully understand."
Selena scoffed. "Powers? Alpha Damon, you're letting your emotions cloud your judgment. She's no different from any other werewolf."
I clenched my fists, trying to keep my temper in check. "No, she's not. She has t
