Chapter 45

Royal's POV

My thoughts swirled like a tempest as I tried to piece together the puzzle before me. Who had the audacity to threaten me? The notion that a traitor lurked among us shook me and to my core made me sacred.

As I pondered my next move, a sharp knock at the door shattered the silence of the room. My heart leaped into my throat, and I took a step back. The rhythmic pounding echoed through the chamber, each knock reverberating with a sense of urgency.

"Who is it?" I called out, I called out, my voice tinged with caution. The response came in a deep, authoritative voice that resonated with power. "It is I, Beta Simon. The Alpha has sent me."

My eyes widened in surprise and relief. Beta Simon was not only a trusted member of our pack but also a close confidant of the Alpha.

If anyone had the answers I sought, it would be him. Unlocking the latch, I swung the door open, revealing Beta Simon standing tall and resolute on the other side.

His skin gleamed under the dim light filtering