Sheila's face paled, fear etched on her features. "What are we going to do, Athena?"
Athena's jaw set in determination. "We're going to stop them, Sheila. No matter what it takes."
Athena's mind raced with memories of the past, when Akira's betrayal had almost destroyed their pack. She remembered the pain and the anger, the feeling of trust shattered.
"We can't let Akira and Scarlett succeed," Athena said, her voice firm. "We have to warn Jasper, and we have to stop them before it's too late."
Sheila's eyes welled up with tears as she grasped Athena's hands. "Please, Athena, you have to forgive Scarlett. She's not beyond redemption, I know it."
Athena's expression softened, her grip on Sheila's hands gentle. "Sheila, I understand your loyalty, but Scarlett's actions—"
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