|| KAI VAUGHN's POV || On the request of Oksana, I planned to visit Alpha Elijah's house. For once, I wanted to see how he was handling Vittoria. Elijah was known to me since my childhood. His father was close to the godfather. The air in the house hung heavy with a palpable tension as I navigated the intricate web of emotions, residing under the same roof as Vittoria and her ex-mate, Elijah. The subtle echoes of their shared past lingered in the corners of every room, a presence I couldn't ignore. "Elijah," I called out, my voice carrying a note of frustration, "you've done everything to please Vittoria, yet she seems unresponsive. What's happening between you two?" Elijah sighed, shoulders slumping as if burdened by an invisible weight. "I don't understand, Kai. I'm doing my best to

