Ethan´s POV

The tension within the pack had reached a boiling point. Paty's claim of paternity rights had sent shockwaves through our already fragile dynamics. Aline's recent childbirth, coupled with the emotional strain of the situation, had left her weak and vulnerable. As the leader of the pack, I was torn between my responsibilities to both Aline and Paty, each of whom carried a claim to my heart.

One evening, under the pale light of the moon, I found myself in the heart of the pack grounds, where Aline and Paty were engaged in a conversation that carried weighty implications. My heart ached as I approached, knowing that the decisions...