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CHAPTER 30 The Challenge RENZO'S POV The night air was thick with tension. Every werewolf in the pack stood gathered in the clearing, their faces drawn with unease. The torches flickered, casting restless shadows over the assembled crowd. Zike stood at the center, shoulders squared, his gaze sweeping over them like he already owned them. "Our land is threatened," he declared, his voice ringing through the air. "Renzo can no longer protect us!" A murmur of agreement rippled through the pack. I clenched my jaw. "And you can?" I stepped forward, my voice steady. Zike smirked. "At least I won’t let our enemies walk right in. Or have you forgotten? The vampires came because of you." A growl rose from the crowd. My wolf stirred beneath my skin, ready to strike. "Watch your tongue, Zike," I warned. "You speak of betrayal, yet it was the witch who revealed the truth—you let them in." Zike’s expression didn’t falter. "Lies. I would never endanger my own pack." I glanced at Rory. Sh

Chapter 29FracturesRORY’S POVIt was late at night, and the castle was eerily silent except for the distant howls of wolves. The air was thick with the scent of damp stone and burning torches. Elara wasn’t in the room. I could hear Renzo humming softly from his chambers—calm, at ease, as if he hadn’t just tried to break me.A pang of something sharp twisted inside me. I shouldn’t let him control me. And yet, no matter how hard I tried, my wolf refused to obey me. She craved something I refused to name.I needed to clear my head.Pulling my cloak tighter, I wandered through the dimly lit halls until I reached the study.Inside, Ayla sat with Zike. She was laughing at something he said, her expression light and carefree. For a moment, I hesitated. It was rare to see Ayla so happy.Still, I stepped forward.“Hi,” I greeted, my voice careful.Zike’s expression soured instantly. He leaned back in his chair, regarding me with open distaste. “You should excuse yourself. This is a family di

CHAPTER 28TouchRENZO'S POVThe witch stood in my chambers, her face hidden under a dark hood. She smelled of earth and something old, something unnatural."You called for me, Alpha?" Her voice was rough, like dried leaves in the wind.I folded my arms. "I need a barrier around my pack. One that keeps everyone out—humans, vampires, anyone who doesn’t belong."She tilted her head, a slow smile spreading across her lips. "That kind of magic isn’t simple. It comes with a cost."I stepped forward. "Name it."She lifted a thin finger and traced strange symbols in the air. A heavy energy filled the room, raising the hairs on my arms. The walls seemed to breathe, shifting ever so slightly. Then, she stopped. Her eyes darkened, as if she had seen something terrible."Your brother," she whispered.A cold feeling settled in my chest. "What about him?"Her voice dropped lower. "He let them in. The vampires. The humans. Zike."The room felt smaller. Tighter. I clenched my fists as Rory sucked in

CHAPTER 27Written RENZO'S POV “You see why you can’t be Alpha of this pack?” Zike sneered. “You ruin every woman you touch.” His gaze flicked to Rory. “Isn’t that right, little mate?”Rory stiffened, but I didn’t react. Not yet.An elder grunted, his fist tightening on the armrest.I let out a slow breath, my voice calm. “My mate isn’t ruined.” I turned my gaze to Mira. “Or at least… let her speak.”Zike scoffed. “Does it even matter? You’ve already broken her.”I clenched my jaw. He was pushing me, testing my control.“Either way,” I said, my tone cold, “I’m not going to argue over this. This pack belongs to me.”Zike’s smirk didn’t waver. “We both know that’s a lie. It belongs to both of us.”He stepped closer, lowering his voice. “So, make your choice. Give up… or we split the pack.”His eyes gleamed with challenge. “Watch me ruin you a second time, brother.”Then he turned and stormed out.I shifted my gaze to Rory. She stood still, her eyes distant, lost in thought.“Are you o

CHAPTER 26HeirRENZO'S POVI paced the room, fists clenched, rage burning beneath my skin. Zike wasn’t supposed to be here. None of this was supposed to be happening.A loud bang on the door yanked me from my thoughts.“In,” I ordered, voice sharp.Elijah stepped in, his face tight with urgency.“The council is gathered. They want you there.”I exhaled slowly, already knowing the reason. Zike.“I’ll be there shortly.”I left the room, tension coiling in my chest like a storm ready to break. As I moved through the halls, my senses flared—her scent hit me before I even saw her. Rory.She stood in the corner, her posture stiff, her eyes wary as they met mine.“Follow me to the council,” I commanded.Her expression twisted in protest. I knew that look—she wanted to fight me on this.“Now.”Her lips parted, probably to argue, but she must’ve seen the warning in my gaze because she stayed silent. She always tries to counter me.Inside the council chamber, the tension was thick enough to ch

CHAPTER 25.ZikeRORY'S POV"Please… help me," I stuttered, barely aware of who else was in the room. The pain was unbearable.He stepped forward, a strange smile playing on his lips."I will gladly help you," he said.Before I could react, he lifted me and placed me on a chair. His gaze dropped to my legs, and when he saw the blood, he let out a dramatic gasp."You’re losing a child.""No… no…" My breath hitched, panic choking me.He smirked. "It’s okay. You’ll make more."With a casual ease, he wiped the blood away, as if it meant nothing."Who… who are you?" My voice was barely a whisper."You’ll get to know soon enough."His grip tightened slightly. "But first, you need to wash the blood off."Without another word, he picked me up again, carrying me to Renzo’s bathroom. He set me down, then turned and walked out, leaving me trembling in silence.And just a few minutes later, I heard it—growls, snarls, the crash of furniture breaking. The room shook with the force of bodies collidi