Chapter 57
Thalia
Silence descended upon the forest after the tense confrontation between Alpha Aldric and Brianna. It was as if the very air held its breath, waiting for what would come next—a clash, or the opening of a door to trust.
Aldric continued to stare at Brianna, his eyes filled with hesitation, apprehension, and... anger. No—fear was a more accurate description. Fear that he might lose me. Fear that someone he didn't fully know might hurt me.
But despite everything, Brianna remained calm. There was no trace of fear on her face. No anger, even as she endured the sharp gaze and voice of an Alpha.
Finally, she broke the silence.
“Alpha Aldric,” Brianna said softly. “I am not your enemy. I am not here to harm Thalia. I have been her companion and guide since childhood—when yo
