As James was whisked away by the palace healers, I felt a deep sense of relief mixed with an unsettling urgency. I had successfully freed him, but now my mind was swirling with questions about the rogues, their motives, and the dangers still lurking. Alpha Jacob's eyes, filled with concern and frustration, followed us as we made our way into the palace.
I barely registered the grandeur of the palace as I walked alongside Alpha Jacob. My focus was on James's condition, the sight of his pale face and the chains that had bound him. I could feel the weight of my responsibility pressing down on me. I had promised James that I would get him out, but now that I had, there was still so much to address.
