Lucas could feel Aurora's fear radiating from her, but he couldn't let it discourage him.
He knew exactly how much Alpha Grey wanted control—of the land, of power—and how far he would go to get it.
Lucas had given Alpha Grey a land in exchange for what he could not recall, but he now saw it for what it was—a mistake that had only strengthened the man.
With Leo's life now hanging in the balance, it was clear that Alpha Grey was far more than just a ruthless Alpha King.
He was a wicked man, capable of unimaginable cruelty.
Lucas's expression softened, his eyes filled with empathy as he spoke. "I understand more than you think, Aurora. But we can't give in to your father's demands. We need to find another way."
Aurora's desperation quickly turned to frustration. "What other way? He has Leo! He'll hurt him!"
Her voice cracked, and for a moment, she looked like she might fall apart right there.
