I feel the tension in the air crackle like lightning.
And then—
“Kali," Diana calls, her voice soft, fake kindness dripping from every syllable. “Please, speak to your mate. Talk to Alpha Jack. Tell him to put an end to this madness.”
I blink at her. Is she serious?
She steps out from behind Travis, hands raised as though she’s the noble one here—the savior.
“He’s already killed Grace. Isn’t that punishment enough? Don’t let this go on any further.”
She actually dares to smile at me like we’re old friends and she hasn’t spent years making my life miserable.
“This pack took care of you,” she continues, her lips trembling as though she’s truly heartbroken. “We fed you. Clothed you. We picked you up from the dirt, Kali. You were nothing more than a stray dog when we found you.”
My han
