As the two Alphas prepared to part ways, Jerome couldn’t help but feel a pang of unease. This truce was fragile, built on a foundation of necessity rather than trust. It could crumble at any moment, and if it did, the consequences would be catastrophic.
Steve extended a hand, a gesture that felt both strange and significant. After a brief hesitation, Jerome clasped Steve’s hand in a firm grip. The tension between them was palpable, but so was the understanding that this was only the beginning of a long and difficult road.
“Let’s hope this works,” Steve said quietly, his voice carrying a note of uncertainty. “For all our sakes.”
Jerome simply nodded, unable to find the words to express the tumult of emotions swirling inside him. As Steve and his wolves turned to leave, Jerome watched the
