**Xavier's POV**
Since I received an invitation to attend the execution ceremony, I decided to honor Caspian's request. As I made my way to the pack, I felt an inexplicable stir within my wolf, a feeling I couldn't quite decipher. There was something going on, something elusive that I couldn't grasp.
As I sat among the other Alphas, waiting for the solemn moment to arrive, the announcement was made, and the condemned person was brought forward by two guards. To my surprise, even though I had been informed about the individual facing death, seeing that it was a girl made me uneasy about the whole situation.
A young girl, hardly 18, being led to her execution. I had attended many such ceremonies before, but never had I witnessed the death of a female, especially not one so young. She looked frail and vulnerable, and it struck a chord within me. However, what puzzled me more was the oddity I sensed from Caspian's mate. Something about her demeanor seemed off, but I couldn't quite put my
