|| CASSENDRA'S POV ||

The courtyard, once the battleground of a transformative challenge, now held an air of tension as Dominico and Zavier approached me with furrowed brows. Luna's challenge had unveiled a facet of my strength, but it seemed to have stirred suspicions within the Alphas.

"Cassendra, that display of dominance in the challenge... it was more than what we expected," Dominico began, his eyes probing mine with an intensity that mirrored the weight of unspoken questions.

Zavier, his expression a mix of curiosity and concern, added, "There's a depth to your connection with your wolf that goes beyond what we know. Can you tell us more about your...