Chapter 292

Olivia's POV

In the aftermath of the confrontation, I fought to steady my racing heart, pushing aside the lingering sting of Alpha Kyle's words. The tension hung thick in the air, but there was no time to dwell on it. The fate of the pack and our home demanded my focus, and I couldn’t afford to falter.

The sky above had brightened. Yet, even with daylight, an uneasy stillness pervaded the atmosphere as if the world held its breath for what came next. Exhaustion gnawed at me, but I refused to give in.

"Keep gathering the bodies," I instructed the remaining warriors, attempting to focus on the task at hand. "Stack them over there, and we'll decide on another way to deal with them."

A chorus of nods followed my command, determination etched across the faces of those who had survived the night. They moved as one, driven by necessity more than anything, doing whatever it took to protect what was left of our home.

As I turned to join the effort, a firm grip caught my arm, halting my stride.