LILYA
he forest around me seemed to close in, the tall trees casting long shadows on the forest floor. As I walked, my thoughts churned with the wild possibilities that lay ahead. This journey, it was a leap into the unknown, and I hadn't even stopped to think it through.
Alpha Damon, always treating me like a project of his. Was it even worth it?
I stopped, leaning against a gnarled tree, and let out a heavy sigh. "Lilya, what are you doing? This is madness."
The rustling leaves above seemed to echo my doubts. "Madness, indeed. You're risking everything for a chance at greatness."
I shook my head, frustration bubbling up within me. "But isn't that what I've always wanted? To be more than just a pawn in Alpha Damon's game?"
The forest seemed to hold its breath, as if waiting for my a
