It was raw, desperate, and frantic, each word clawing at the doubt now gnawing at Clyde's mind.
"I wouldn't have waited this far just to fucking kill you!"
Lev's voice cracked, filled with a furious struggle as he fought against the iron grip of the man restraining him. "Kkrgh...! Let me go!"
He thrashed violently, his body twisting in defiance, but his captor's hold was relentless, tightening with a deadly intent that pushed Lev closer to the edge of defeat.
"Clyde!" Lev's voice grew more desperate, his plea slicing through the swirling storm of emotions building inside the Alpha. "You have to trust me! Ryder sent me to help protect you!"
The air thickened with uncertainty as the Alpha's chest heaved, his sharp blue eyes darting between the two of them. His thoughts were a whirlwind of confusion and rage.
