Emily didn't tell Ryder about Lucas's visit. She wasn't sure why, maybe it was because she was scared, or maybe it was because she was curious. But as the days went by, she found herself thinking about Victor's offer more and more.
What would it be like to be the most powerful wolf in the forest? To have the strength and the power to do whatever she wanted? The temptation was too great, and Emily knew she had to make a decision.
She couldn't stay with Ryder's pack forever, not if Victor was offering her a better deal. And besides, what did she owe Ryder, anyway? He was just her Alpha, not her keeper.
Emily made up her mind, and as the full moon rose high in the sky, she slipped away from the pack, making her way to the meeting place Victor had designated.
The forest was dark and silent, the only sound the rustle of leaves beneath her feet. Emily's heart was pounding, her senses on high alert, and she knew she was walking into a trap.
But it was too late now, she was committed. She took a deep breath, and as she turned a corner, she saw Victor, standing in the shadows, a smile spreading across his face.
"Welcome, Emily," he said, his voice low and smooth. "I've been waiting for you “.