Alpha Lucien’s POV “Alpha…” I heard a soft knock and the quiet voice of one of my Lunas outside the door. “What?!” I snapped, louder than I meant to. My voice was sharp and full of exhaustion. “I—I just wanted to ask if you’ve eaten,” she said nervously. I saw her standing halfway in the doorway, her hand holding the knob like she was ready to run. Before I could say anything else, she bowed her head, stepped back, and closed the door quietly. I sat still, staring at the closed door for a moment. Then I rubbed both hands down my face and sighed deeply. Food? How could I think of food right now? My whole world was falling apart. My beta, Alvarick was dead. My son, Damian, the boy I thought I buried in my mind years ago… was alive. Not only alive, but filled with hatred. He didn’t

