Gabriella’s POV

"For your sake, I won't lose the war. Just trust me on that, alright?" Nicklaus reassured me, sensing my heavy guilt.

I couldn't find the words to respond; my guilt and worry overwhelmed me.

"I sent Mateo to handle the situation, and it went relatively well, although my pack is somewhat divided. But that's normal; Mateo left the pack without hesitation to save me," Nicklaus continued.

The mention of Mateo saving him caught my attention. "Wait a minute, 'save you'? What happened that you needed saving?"

"It's all in the past, so don't trouble yourself over it," he replied, attempting to brush off the topic.

"No, I want...