Chapter 27: Redemption or Ruin? {Cassius ’s P.O.V.} As I gazed at Roderic, memories of his former self flashed before my eyes. There was a time when Roderic had been a towering figure of strength and wisdom in our pack—brave in battle, sharp in strategy, and unwavering in his dedication to our people. His voice had once commanded respect, his decisions had been trusted without question, and his presence alone had been a source of comfort and confidence for the pack. But all of that had changed after that fateful battle. His son, a young warrior full of promise, had fallen with honor, sacrificing himself to save others. Roderic had lost more than just a son that day—he had lost a piece of his soul. He himself had returned from the battle maimed, his right arm gone, along with the spirit

