Kathy's pulse raced as she and Alpha Noux made their way through the hidden pathways of the ancient forest, determined to confront Alpha Soren and put an end to his treachery.

"Why didn't you tell me about this?" Noux asked, his voice full of frustration as his eyes met Kathy's.

"I didn't want to burden you with my past," Kathy replied, her breaths coming faster. "I never thought I'd find love again after Soren rejected me. But with you, it felt different, and I couldn't bear to lose you too."

Noux's grip on her hand tightened. "You won't lose me, Kathy. We'll face this together."

As they reached a clearing,...