Kathy's heart raced as she faced Alpha Soren, her former mate. The air was thick with tension, and the dark forest seemed to be holding its breath in anticipation of the impending clash.

"You think you can just come back here and take what's mine?" Soren's voice was dripping with arrogance as he glared at Kathy.

"Your mistake was ever letting her go," Alpha Noux's voice boomed, his eyes blazing with fury. "She's not a possession, Soren."

Kathy felt a surge of pride at Noux's defense, but there was no time for relief. Soren lunged at Noux with lightning speed, and the two alphas clashed in a fierce battle.

Meanwhile,...