CHAPTER FIFTY-NINE
The forest breathes a song of ancient whispers as I stand before Alpha Kael, the air tinged with the scent of pine and the undercurrent of wolf—musky and wild. His gaze settles on me, heavy with the weight of unspoken promises of safety and retribution for the rogue threat looming over our packs.
"Tristan will escort you back to Silver Paws," Kael's voice rumbles like distant thunder, his eyes flicking to the Gamma at his side. "We'll follow shortly."
I nod, my heart thumping against my ribcage—not from fear, but from the sudden proximity to Tristan. There’s something more that stirs within me, vibrant as the flames I command.
"Understood, Alpha." My voice doesn’t waver, belying the storm of emotions within.
Tristan steps forward, light brown hair falling into his h
