Rafferty POV
I looked at Treyton as his eyes scanned the crowd, his usual calm demeanor replaced by a look of urgency and concern. His eyes darted through the sea of faces, searching for something or someone. I followed his gaze, trying to understand what had him so worried.
Just then, a figure emerged from the crowd, his face twisted in anger and accusation. Lorcan, the first guy Ava had rejected as her mate, stormed towards Treyton, his finger pointed in blame.
"You were supposed to protect her, Treyton! You failed her!"
The tension between them was palpable, and I could sense the weight of Lorcan's words. He genuinely cared for Ava, and his anger was rooted in fear and helplessness.
As I watched the exchange, a chilling realization dawned on me Ava had been taken durin
