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Michael's POV:

I couldn't believe what I was seeing. Ruth, the woman I had claimed as my own, was now with another man. Alex, a shifter I had never met before. I felt a surge of jealousy and anger as I watched them together.

I knew I had to act fast. I couldn't let Ruth slip through my fingers again. I began to stalk them, watching their every move.

And then, I saw my chance. Alex was alone, walking through the forest. I pounced, grabbing him and dragging him deeper into the woods.

"You're not going to take her from me," I snarled, my Lycan powers surging through me.

Alex struggled and fought back, but I was too strong. I could feel my powers overwhelming him.

Just as I was about to deliver the final blow, Alex transformed into a wolf. I was taken aback, but my Lycan powers gave me the upper hand.

I fought him off, my claws swiping at his fur. But Alex was relentless, refusing to back down.

Finally, I managed to pin him to the ground. "You're not worthy of her," I spat, my anger and j