Betrayal

With those parting words, Selene vanished into the woods, leaving behind a tense and charged atmosphere. The other shifters exchanged wary glances, knowing that this confrontation could have far-reaching consequences for the delicate balance between humans and shifters.

Emma rushed to Lukas's side, her heart aching with worry. "Lukas, are you okay?" she asked, her voice filled with concern.

Lukas managed a weak smile, despite the pain coursing throughhis body. "I'll be fine," he said, his voice strained. "Just some scratches." He looked at Emma, his eyes filled with gratitude. "Thank you for your help."

Emma's worry melted into relief as she reached out to touch Lukas's arm gently. "Of course, I couldn't just stand there and do nothing," she said softly. "But what was that all about? Who was she?"

Lukas sighed, his expression somber. "Selene was my ex-lover," he explained, his voice heavy with emotion. "We were together when I was still living among the shifters, but I left that life