The aftermath of that fateful night left a lingering cloud over the pack, a cloud that seemed to obscure even the brightest moments. Aline's heart bore the weight of Ethan's betrayal, a wound that refused to heal. But as days turned to weeks, a new sense of unease settled within the pack.

Ethan's behavior had shifted, his once steadfast presence now marked by moments of distraction and distance. Aline couldn't shake the feeling that something was amiss, that there was an invisible thread tugging at him, pulling him away from her and into the arms of another.

Their encounters with Paty became more frequent, and each time, Aline felt a...