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Chapter 15: Confronting the Betrayal
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2024-11-22 00:00:03Serena knew the confrontation would be one of the hardest moments of her life. Betrayal, especially from someone so close to her, left wounds that were far deeper than physical scars. As Alpha, she had a responsibility to her pack to address the betrayal openly, but as a daughter and a family member, she also had to navigate the delicate personal ties that had been damaged.
The tension in the air was palpable as Serena entered the gathering hall, her posture rigid but her expression calm. The room was filled with the murmurs of the Ravenwood Pack, who had been summoned to witness the reckoning. To her left stood Darius, his quiet strength a source of comfort, while Galen, her father, watched from the front row, his face a mask of conflicted emotions.
At the center of the room stood Cedric, a longtime advisor to her father and a trusted figure in the pack. Cedric was more than just an advisor—he was practically family, having been present for Serena's childhood and pivo
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