Alpha Kael's POV Standing by the window, I watched the relentless downpour. The thunderstorm outside seemed like the moon goddess herself was unleashing her wrath. The red lightning was especially strange—anyone witnessing it would think it was some kind of omen. But given everything that had happened, could things really get any worse? Oh, Kaida! The rain, the thunder, it all reminded me of her. Even the lightning, with its fierce glow, brought back memories of her sparkling blue eyes. She had always laughed at thunderstorms, never showing fear like the other ladies here. But the pain of her betrayal cut deeper than any storm could. Jack was my brother. He was more than just the head of the pack guards; he was family. Family meant everything to me, more than any woman ever c

