A heavy silence hung over the battlefield, thick with tension and the scent of blood.
The wolves surrounding Alex stared fiercely at him, their growls low and menacing, awaiting their Alpha Dean’s command.
Moonlight shined across the road, casting eerie shadows on the wounded rogue who stood his ground despite his battered body.
Alex's chest heaved with ragged breaths, his clothes torn and soaked in blood. Yet, despite the pain coursing through his veins, his gaze was still filled with defiance as he met Alpha Dean's unyielding stare.
The towering Alpha took a deliberate step forward, his presence radiating an undeniable authority. His silver eyes bore into Alex like a predator assessing its prey.
"Alex," Alpha Dean's voice was deep, steady, and laced with finality. "You stand accused of multiple crimes against this pack. Kidnapping, conspiracy, endangering the life of one of our own—Lily—and defying the authority of the Alpha."
Alex sneered, blood dripping from the corner of his m
