The tension in the Alpha’s office lingered like a storm cloud, a palpable force that neither Nia nor Elena could ignore. Neither of the two she-wolves wanted to bow to the will of the other because they were both strong-willed females. However, Nia was not ready to throw potential help away simply because of Elena’s desire to protect her pack. As Nia stepped out, her heart raced with a mix of frustration and determination. She knew that convincing Elena to accept the rogues was crucial, yet the weight of the Alpha’s authority loomed large over her, there was nothing she could do to change her mind, and Challenging the Alpha of an allied pack was not on Nia’s to-do list. Torak was waiting outside, his brow furrowed with concern the minute he saw the deep frown settled on Nia’s face. “What

