Chapter 39: A Giving Up Melissa’s POV I stood motionless, the gateway to our world flickering feebly in front of me, the swirling winds of the Shadow Realm roaring in my ears. Behind me, Kane's voice called out for me to get out. "Hey, Melissa! "You must leave!" he shouted. He was struggling with everything he had, blood covering his shirt, and I turned around, my heart breaking. Beside him, the pack battled, their expressions displaying determination and despair. But I couldn't get my feet to move. I was unable to go. Not in this manner. I clenched my hands and gritted my teeth. "No," I said in a whisper while shaking my head. Then, more loudly, "No! I'm not going anywhere! As he stepped out of the shadows, his figure towering and crackling with energy, Damon's wicked chuckle fille

