Chapter 133

　　Fern's Perspective 　　Bright moonlight streamed through the cracks in the heavy curtains around my bed, jolting me awake from slumber. My wolf— the other side of my inner being— felt a pang of pain that I couldn't ignore, forcing my eyes open. 　　I sat up quickly, adjusting my breathing, and listened to the night's silence. Just then, there was a sharp knock at the door, making my heart race with anticipation of impending trouble. 　　"Fern, open the door!" Beta Tobias's voice came through, laden with anxiety and panic. 　　I hastily threw on my coat and opened the door. "What's wrong?" 　　"Alpha Giovanni has been attacked," worry etched on Beta Tobias's face. "We need your help. He's badly injured." 　　My heart sank at the news. Giovanni was not just the Alpha but my mate, even if our relationship was born out of his revenge plot. Deep down, I couldn't forget the kind man Giovanni used to be when he was my brother. 　　I followed Beta Tobias quickly as he led me to Giovanni's room, a million