Kathy's heart was pounding in her chest as she faced Alpha Soren, her former mate, once again. The moon was high in the sky, casting an eerie glow on the scene that was about to unfold.

"I won't let you ruin everything we've worked for!" Kathy's voice trembled with determination as she stood beside Alpha Noux, their hands intertwined, drawing strength from each other.

Soren's cold laughter echoed through the trees. "You think you can stand up to me, little moon-witch? You were always so weak, and now you dare defy me?"

Noux's eyes blazed with anger as he stepped forward, shielding Kathy. "She's not weak, Soren. And we won't...