Victor struggled against Damien, his desperation clear, but it was no use. With a final, furious twist, Damien spun in front of him and snapped his neck. The sound was sickening, and in the blink of an eye, Victor crumpled to the ground, lifeless.
Raven’s grip on him tightened as she refused to let go, her strength unwavering, but now it was Damien pulling her into his arms. He held her close, his breath steady but tinged with regret. "Sorry, Raven, but I couldn’t listen to his poisonous words anymore."
Raven met his gaze, her voice firm, and without hesitation. “Don’t be sorry. You did the right thing.”
She turned to face the Alpha Council, her eyes steely with resolve as she made sure to explain herself clearly, to cut through any lingering misunderstandings. “You all misunderstand,”
