air. The pack members exchanged uncertain glances, the tension palpable. The fire crackled in

had always been strong, always had the courage to stand up for what was right, even when it cost her everyth

ious. "I never wanted it to come to this. But I know you're rig

cause the pack is my responsibility too. It's always been. And you all need to decide whether you want

sional if you think they'll follow you, Aria," she sneered. "You're nothing more than a broke

red. "I'm not doing this for Caleb. I'm doing this for the pack," she said, her voice a steady, unwavering f

air. Caleb's jaw clenched as he looked at Ophelia, his expression cold. "Eno

d, her posture defensive, but there was something in her eyes-som

is right. I've failed you all, but I will not let this pack crumble. We need to come

p taking form in a way she hadn't seen in years. He was finally understanding what it mean

't let herself fall back into his orbit so e

de asked, stepping closer, hi

ive. "We need to dismantle Ophelia's influence before it spreads any

think you can do this, Caleb?" she asked, her voice dripping with disdain

back to the room. "We don't have a choice.

themselves, the doubt in their eyes slowly tur

is isn't just about defeating Ophelia. It's about rebuilding everything th

hing deeper, something more personal. "Agreed," he said, his voice

ally think you can change things, Aria?" she spat. "You're not

s funny, Ophelia," she said, her voice low and controlled. "You talk about being the luna, but I'm the one who's

to fear-before she regained her composure. "We'll see ab

n the pack members. "You all need to make

olute. "I stand with you, Aria," he said, his

quickening as the pack slowly began to unite behind her. The realization hit her like a wave-this wasn't just a battle fo

as a

she saw the man he could have been all along-the man who

n't their re

ture of longing and regret. It was too late

fight for everythin