ALPHA DAMON
Selena's words hung in the air like a foul stench, poisoning the atmosphere of my chamber. I'd known Ava was a traitor, but the revelation that Lucas had also been aiding the smaller pack in their escape was a bitter pill to swallow. It was a stark reminder that even those closest to me could harbor treacherous intentions.
"I told you, Alpha Damon," Selena's voice dripped with disdain. "Ava and Lucas were working together all along."
I narrowed my eyes at her, irritation simmering beneath my composed facade. "Yes, you did, Selena. But that doesn't change the fact that you were too soft on them, too lenient."
Selena's laugh was a grating sound. "And you weren't? You let Ava live."
I clenched my fists, my patience waning. "Ava serves a purpose. She's a pawn in a much larger
