Kathy's heart was pounding as she faced Alpha Soren, the man who had once betrayed her. The forest around them seemed to be holding its breath, as if it was expecting something to happen.

"You thought you could get away from me, Kathy?" Alpha Soren sneered, his eyes gleaming with malice.

"I'm not yours, Soren," Kathy replied, her voice steady despite the fear she was feeling.

Alpha Noux, his presence strong and protective, stepped up beside Kathy. "She belongs to no one but herself. You lost that right when you rejected her."

Soren's laughter filled the trees, sending shivers down Kathy's spine. "Oh, I never really let her go. You...