Kira's POV A chill ran down my spine. I'd never expected such a violent history between Callum and Wendy. Even though I couldn't stand Wendy's aggressive behavior, it must have been terrifying for a young pup to experience something like that, nearly losing an eye to another wolf's uncontrolled rage. But my face stayed composed, not showing the shock I felt. My wolf Mira was processing this revelation carefully, reassessing the dangerous Alpha sitting beside me. "Aren't you afraid?" Callum studied my expression, clearly looking for some reaction. "I've witnessed enough disturbing things," I said honestly. I'd accompanied my parents to border conflict zones as a pup. I'd seen wolves at their absolute worst—violence, death, the brutality of territorial wars. That was exactly why I'd be

