Trust Issues

The room was still buzzing with nervous energy as Damian, Asher, and the pack’s top warriors gathered to discuss their next steps. Kyla stood near the door, feeling the weight of the room’s tension. She could see the distrust in the eyes of the pack members as they watched Asher closely. Despite his offer to help, the memories of his betrayal were still fresh in everyone’s minds.

As the meeting continued, whispers broke out among the warriors. Some of them openly questioned Asher’s loyalty, and Kyla could hear fragments of their conversations.

“Can we really trust him? After what he did to Kyla?”

“What if he’s just using us to save his own skin?”

“He’s dangerous. We should be careful.”

Kyla’s stomach tightened as she listened to their doubts. She understood their concerns—Asher had hurt her more than anyone else. But she also knew that they couldn’t afford to let mistrust tear them apart when they were facing such a powerful enemy.

Damian, sensing the growing unrest, raised his hand t