One hundred and eight

Elijah's POV

The memory of that fateful night still haunted me. My father's sudden death had left a void in the Shadow Moon pack, and my mother's treachery had sealed my fate. She handed the Alpha title to my younger brother, a decision that cut me to the core.

I couldn't believe it. The pack I had grown up in, the one I was destined to lead, now shunned me. Cast out and left to fend for myself, I was forced to rely on my wits and strength to survive.

Anger and resentment fueled my determination. I vowed to reclaim my rightful place as Alpha, no matter the cost. Years passed, and I built my reputation as a ruthless leader, feared by all. But the memory of my family's betrayal still burned within me.

As I stood at the edge of the forest, gazing out at the moonlit landscape, I knew I couldn't let my emotions consume me. Ruth's rise to power was a sudden, unwelcome surprise. Her strength and influence threatened to undermine everything I had worked for.

I couldn't let that happen.

I made