Axel's heart clenched at the revelation, his mind reeling with the implications of her words.
Brandon, his best friend, gone too soon, leaving behind a legacy that neither of them could have foreseen.
He approached the woman slowly, his expression filled with sympathy. "I'm so sorry for your loss," he said softly, his voice barely audible over the hushed murmurs of the courtiers gathered around them. "But you're safe here in the palace. We'll take care of you and your child."
The woman nodded, tears streaming down her cheeks. "Thank you, Alpha Axel. I didn't know where else to turn."
Brandon may be gone, but his legacy would live on, bound forever to the fate of the pack he had left behind. And it was up to Axel to ensure that legacy endured, no matter the cost.
Alpha Axel approached the woman, with a gentle smile, his eyes filled with compassion. "Thank you for sharing this with me. Can you tell me more about yourself?"
She looked up at him, her gaze hesitant yet grateful. "My name
