Elsa My father’s revelations didn’t sit well with Adam. I could sense his unease, like a dark cloud looming between us. My father left right after he delivered the message, barely lingering. He mentioned he could have just called, but he chose to deliver the files in person because he no longer trusted the people in his pack. The fact that he’d come all the way here made his distrust feel heavy and real. I begged him to stay the night, to rest at least, but he refused. He didn’t want to be away from Alison for too long. I understood. Just like how Adam hovered protectively over me, unwilling to leave my side even for a moment. But now, Adam’s discomfort ran deeper than I expected. My father’s findings had pushed him into a corner—one that put him directly at odds with Lucas, his best f

