SOPHIA’S POV The tension in the room was suffocating. Two Alphas facing off. Simon was caught between them, not quite Alpha himself but too proud to back down. Lance still stood beside me, ready to protect me if needed. And me? I was in the middle of it all. My wolf was on edge. Finally, Damien turned to Simon. "Let's go." "But-" "I said let's go." Damien's voice carried Alpha command. Simon had no choice but to obey. But he glared at Zade as he moved toward the door. Damien stayed in the doorway. He looked at me with an expression that made my chest tight. I could see the emotions in his eyes – hurt, anger, possessiveness. "Come with me, Sophia.” Damien said “Come home. We can work this out.” "There's nothing to work out." "You don't mean that." "I do

