CHAPTER 117

Carly's POV

Luca's hands cradled my face, his eyes burning with intensity. "Carly, there's something I need to tell you."

I nodded, my heart skipping a beat.

"Gabe told me to stay away from you," Luca said, his voice laced with concern. "He said you believed I was a threat to the pack."

My eyes widened, memories flooding back. Gabe's words echoed in my mind: "Luca's a danger to our pack, Carly. You can't trust him."

"But I knew it wasn't true," Luca continued. "That's why I sent that mysterious message. I had to see you, make sure you were okay."

I felt a surge of guilt, realizing I'd been misled.

"Gabe lied to me," I whispered, anger simmering beneath the surface.

Luca's grip on my face tightened. "He's been manipulating you, Carly. Using fear to control you."

My mind reeled, piecing together the truth.

"Why would Gabe do that?" I asked, determination etched in my voice.

Luca's eyes locked onto mine. "Because he knows our bond is unbreakable. And that's a threat