CHAPTER HUNDRED AND FIFTY-FOUR: FALLING INTO PLACE 2

As the voice echoed from the back of the crowd, all eyes turned towards the source. Stepping into the light, with a determined look on his face, was none other than Alpha Daemon, Rey couldn't believe her eyes. She had thought Daemon was gone for good, but here he stood, aligned with them in their time of need. A mixture of surprise and relief washed over him.

Luna looked at Lucius nervously as Daemon made his way to the to the front of the crowd.

"Lucius is right. Surrender is not an option. We've all suffered losses, but it's not the time to dwell on our past differences. Our common enemy, the Lycans, threatens everything we hold dear. I've returned to stand with Rey, Lucius, and all of you to protect our realm.

So Rey, I will help you and so will my pack"

"Why should we ever trust you", Rey replied.

"You shouldn't", Daemon replied.

"But you can trust her", Daemon said as he pointed towards Aurora.

The crowd was abuzz with murmurs and whispers as they processed Daemon's unexpected r