Theo
My arms wrapped around my mate’s trembling body, guiding her as we made our way back to the packhouse. Beta Lori—or rather, my unexpected aunt—stayed behind to help deal with Alpha Xander’s body. It had been an eventful day but the day was still young.
Though relieved, I couldn’t believe Alpha Xander was dead. My thirst for revenge wasn’t quenched. The fact that he lost his life because of his own ill intentions provided me with some consolation. Still, Ilona’s wails broke my heart. It was understandable, after all, he was her father. Their bond, though brittle, still existed, at least for Ilona. I, on the other hand, was finally at peace, though I still had a challenging road ahead of me.
Sitting Ilona down on the bench in the garden, I knelt before her and took her hands into m
