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Rhys Pov

I stood outside our home, my eyes fixed on Mara's retreating figure. Our argument still lingered in my mind, the tension between us was getting out of hand.

However, I have to leave Today. For the pack's sake, For our future.

I took a deep breath, pushing aside the guilt of leaving home without telling my wife about my journey.

Talia waited by the car, her expression sympathetic. "Ready?" she asked.

I nodded.

We were heading to the Silver Moon pack, seeking their alliance against Giovanni.

Talia's skills as a diplomat would be invaluable.

As we drove, the silence between us was comfortable, Unlike the tension with Mara.

"Talia, can I ask you something?" I said, breaking the silence.

"Of course, Rhys," she replied.

"What's your true motive for helping me?" I asked.

Talia's smile was mysterious. "Let's just say I have my reasons," she said.

I had no reason to trust Talia. With what she has done to me in the past I've always known her to be a very mischievous human but in this c