KATERINA'S POV
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As I lay on my bed that night, the weight of the decision to eliminate Lucas pressed down on my heart like an oppressive force. It was a decision I had never imagined having to make, and its gravity seemed almost insurmountable. The thought of resorting to such extreme measures weighed heavily on my conscience, causing a turmoil of conflicting emotions to churn within me.
Lucas had been a part of our lives for years, a member of Nathaniel's pack who had once stood by our side. But now, circumstances had changed, and he had become a threat that I couldn't ignore. His actions had crossed lines that were unforgivable, endangering us. It was a harsh reality that we couldn't escape.
In the quiet of the night, the memories of our shared past flo
