CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE - WHEN WOLVES TURN ON EACH OTHER

Alexander's massive grey form crumpled to the ground, sending shockwaves through both packs. The battlefield fell eerily silent for a heartbeat before erupting into chaos. "Father!" Lucas roared, abandoning his fight to rush to Alexander's side. He shifted mid-stride, human hands cradling his father's lupine head. "Dad, can you hear me? Stay with us!" Lucas pleaded, his golden eyes wide with fear. Across the room, Aria stood frozen, her attack on Viktor interrupted by Alexander's fall. She whirled to face her father, fury blazing in her violet eyes. "What have you done?" she snarled, lunging at Viktor. Viktor easily sidestepped her attack, a cruel smile playing on his lips. "What I should have done years ago, my dear. I've struck at the heart of the Silver Moon Pack." "You're insane!" Aria spat, circling her father warily. "This vendetta ends now!" Viktor laughed coldly. "Oh, it's far from over. This is just the beginning." Before Aria could respond, Lilaya burst into the room,