Alpha Maddox POV The night was shrouded in darkness as our pack warriors gathered, preparing for the ambush on Alpha Dean's Pack. My heart pounded with a potent mixture of anger and anticipation. This was the moment I had been waiting for, the chance to strike back and protect what was rightfully mine and to teach him not to speak anyhow to me. The moon hung high in the sky, casting an eerie silver glow on the surrounding forest. The crunch of leaves underfoot and the soft rustle of trees marked our silent advance. We moved with calculated precision, our every step a testament to the training and discipline that defined our pack. As we closed in on Alpha Dean's territory, I couldn't help but think of Carmiltha, my mate. She was the reason for all of this, the driving force behind my det

