Reina’s POV The air is thick with anticipation. The scent of war lingers, a mixture of earth, steel, and the faint traces of blood from the warriors preparing for battle. The castle is no longer just a home it’s a fortress, standing tall against the inevitable storm. I stand on the highest balcony, looking out over the land that stretches toward the horizon. Just beyond the hills, Luke and his army are waiting. Watching. The tension presses against my chest, a weight I cannot shake. Even with the immense power Kyle and I now wield, the battle ahead is uncertain. "Are you ready?" Kyle’s voice is steady behind me, his presence grounding. I turn to face him, taking in the hardened determination in his golden eyes. The Alpha King. My mate. My strength. I exhale, steadying myself. "Ready

