Kathy's heart raced as she faced Alpha Soren, the mastermind behind the chaos that had plagued their lives. She felt Noux's presence beside her, his protective stance a comfort that she was not alone in this dangerous confrontation.

Soren's lips twisted into a sinister smirk as he taunted, "Ah, the rejected mate and her newfound alpha. How sweet that you both came to play."

"We're done playing games, Soren," Kathy declared, her voice laced with determination. "We know the truth now, and it ends here."

Noux's eyes blazed with fury as he growled, "You've caused enough pain and suffering with your deceit. It's time to pay for your treachery."

Soren's...