CHAPTER EIGHTY EIGHT - Caught Between Yesterday And Tomorrow

The council members filed out quickly, leaving only Alexander, Christine, and Aria with the struggling Alpha. Through their bond, Aria felt waves of agony crashing through him, his wolf fighting to take over completely. "Lucas, focus on me," she pleaded, gripping his arms as his body convulsed. "Don't let it break you." His golden eyes locked on hers, desperation and determination warring within them. Slowly, painfully, he fought back the transformation, his breaths coming in harsh pants. "It's getting worse," Alexander stated grimly, supporting his son as the episode subsided. From the doorway, Morgana appeared, face ashen. "There's been an incident. Victor broke through his restraints during a similar episode. Two guards injured." "Fatally?" Christine demanded. "No, but severe. He's restrained again, but barely." Morgana stepped fully into the room, her ancient eyes grave as she addressed them all. "I must be clear. The progression has accelerated beyond my calculations. Both