Chapter 125

Valeria’s POV

My voice wavered, and I saw Gideon’s face crumble further, guilt etched in every line. But I kept going, needing them to understand, once and for all.

“Why would I ever go back to a place like that? A place where the weak are preyed upon and where Alphas would rather protect their pack members than their own mate? You let Greta poison our bond. You chose her word over mine, allowed t