The Alpha's Promise
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# Chapter 8: The Alpha's Promise
The town square erupted into chaos.
People ran in every direction, screaming as the black-cloaked warriors advanced.
Damon stepped in front of Elena, his broad shoulders shielding her from danger.
"Stay behind me," he ordered.
"I don't need your protection," Elena replied, though her voice trembled.
"This isn't the time to argue."
The warriors drew their weapons.
Their leader smirked.
"Alpha Damon Blackwood... hand over the woman, and no innocent blood will be spilled."
Damon's silver eyes turned icy.
"She's not yours to take."
The leader laughed.
"Then you'll die with her."
With a wave of his hand, the attackers charged.
The street exploded into battle.
Damon met the first warrior head-on, disarming him with a single strike before sending him crashing into a market stall.
Another lunged from behind.
Ryan intercepted him just in time.
"You'll have to get through me first!" the Beta shouted.
Steel clashed.
Growls echoed through the square.
Elena backed away, terrified.
She wanted to help, but she knew she couldn't risk her baby's safety.
Suddenly...
One warrior slipped past Damon.
He rushed straight toward Elena.
"There you are!"
Elena gasped.
Before she could react, a powerful growl shook the air.
Damon threw himself between them, taking the attack on his shoulder.
Blood soaked through his shirt.
"Alpha!" Ryan yelled.
Ignoring the pain, Damon grabbed the attacker by the throat.
"No one..."
His voice rumbled with fury.
"...will ever hurt my mate again."
He threw the warrior across the square with terrifying force.
The remaining attackers froze.
Even Elena stared at him in shock.
Mate?
He had rejected her.
Why was he calling her that now?
The enemy leader narrowed his eyes.
"So the rumors were true."
He gave a sharp whistle.
"Retreat!"
Within seconds, the warriors disappeared into the surrounding streets, leaving only silence behind.
Rain began to fall.
Damon swayed, his injured shoulder bleeding heavily.
Elena hesitated.
Every part of her wanted to walk away.
But despite everything...
She couldn't watch someone die in front of her.
She rushed forward and caught him before he collapsed.
Damon looked into her eyes.
"I finally found you..."
His voice was barely a whisper.
Then everything went black.
**End of Chapter 8**
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