Calvin's POV
“If you think I'd ever—” I had begun my strong rebuttal when I felt Franklin's hand on my shoulder.
“We don't have a choice, Alpha. Just do it, please. For the sake of the Pack. She's our last hope.” He pleaded.
I knew that all too well but still…
I clenched my fists, trying to rein in my temper. “Please,” I said through gritted teeth, bowing my head in surrender. “Please help me, my people are dying. If you know something, please tell me and you'll forever have my gratitude.”
She quirked an eyebrow but a smile finally settled on her face. “That wasn't so hard now, was it?” She quipped after a long pause. “Step inside.”
The room we entered was darker than the hallway, lit only by the faint glow of a fire in the hearth. The air was even heavier in here, suffocating almos
