"Yes."
"Why?"
"Because that's what Luna does. We don't abandon our people. Even when they've abandoned themselves."
Julia's eyes filled with tears. "I don't deserve your mercy."
"Probably not. But you'll have it anyway. On one condition."
"What?"
"You tell me everything. Every piece of information you have on Seraphine. Every plan. Every weakness. Everything."
She nodded. "I will. I'll help you stop her. It's the least I can do."
I left her there. Went to Leighton's cell.
He looked up when I entered. Eyes are still purple. Still empty.
"I'm going to try to save you," I said. "Going to try to purify the corruption. Bring you back."
"Why?"
"Because once upon a time, you were a good man. A good Alpha. And that man deserves a chance."
"That man is dead."
"Maybe. But I'm going to
