Caitlyn's POV

"Richard lied to us! Caitlyn—please! Alpha, have mercy!"

I smiled, my Energy Stone glowing brightly in my hand.

Escaping the villa, I hadn't just taken Richard's phone—I had taken the Energy Stone with me.

I spoke slowly.

"Now, bring Beth to me."

I released their restraints. The elders hesitated for a moment before nodding.

Just as I had suspected, Beth had never truly been cast out.

Jason was already dead—Raymond had killed him when he tried to kill me last time—that left only Beth. And if anyone had a reason to want me dead, it was her.

"Caitlyn, are you feeling proud of yourself right now?"

I met...