Maximus POV.
As I searched through the dense forest, my frustration grew as I realized that I had let Felicity and Ava slip away from me. How could I have been so foolish? I was the Lycan King, the most powerful and feared among my kind. And yet, these two mere omegas had managed to outsmart me.
My annoyance turned to anger as I spotted a figure lurking in the shadows. "Who is going there?" I demanded, my voice booming through the silent woods.
The figure emerged from the darkness, his eyes glittering with challenge. "Maximus," he said, his voice low and dangerous. "I hear that you're on the hunt for a certain former slave of mine."
My eyes narrowed at the mention of slaves. "What business is it of yours?" I growled.
Malachi smirked, clearly enjoying the power dynamic between us. "Let
