CHAPTER 98

Carly's POV

I glared at Augustine, my brother, the tension between us palpable.

"How could you?" I spat, my voice barely above a whisper.

Augustine's expression remained resolute. "I did what was necessary, Carly. Luca poses a threat to our pack."

Gabe, my older brother, stepped into the room, his eyes narrowing in agreement with Augustine. "Carly, you know why Augustine intervened. Luca's involvement with you jeopardizes our family's safety."

My anger boiled over. "That's not true! Luca would never harm us."

Gabe's voice was firm. "We can't risk it, Carly. You're a member of this pack, and your actions affect us all."

Augustine added, "Luca's past is shrouded in mystery. We can't trust him."

I felt betrayed. "You're supporting Augustine's meddling?"

Gabe nodded. "As your brother and pack leader, it's my duty to protect our family. Augustine did what needed to be done."

The weight of their disapproval crushed me.

"But what about my happiness?" I pleaded.

Augustine's expression softene