**CHAPTER THIRTY-FIVE**
*ADRIAN*
Kain’s words hung heavy in the air, each one resonating with a truth that I had been struggling to face. My chest tightened as I tried to hold on to my resolve, but the weight of his arguments was beginning to make my stance waver.
“I understand your concern, Kain,” I said, trying to keep my voice steady, “but I can’t stand the idea of keeping Chloe locked up in this house indefinitely. We’ve already taken so much from her; I can’t be the one to strip her of her dignity as well.”
Kain’s gaze softened, though his eyes remained serious. “Adrian, it’s not just about her dignity. It’s about her safety, and the safety of everyone else in the pack. You know Tyler won’t hesitate to use her as a pawn if he finds out about her. He’s ruthless.”
I clenched my ja
