DAMON'S POV
A storm brewed in my chest as the words left my mouth, low and tight. “I’m not marrying that girl.”The weight of frustration pressed against my ribs, rising with every breath. Just the thought of Alpha Viktor’s name made my teeth clench. I didn’t want anything to do with him, never had, never would. And yet, knowing my own father had played a hand in orchestrating this alliance made the betrayal burn deeper. He’d gone behind my back, thinking he could control my future like he always had. As if saying “no” meant nothing. As if my life was still his to command.But I wouldn’t bend to it. Let the consequences come. A rejected union might strain the fragile thread holding our packs together, it could even tip into war. Still, marriage? That was out of the question.Beside me, Dante’s voice cut through my spiraling thoughts. “Elijahs?”I blinked, glancing up at him.He cocked a brow, waiting. I gave a small, dismissive s
