Chapter 238 SONIAS POV The moment Gades lips moved , my heart clenched .
I leaned closer , barely daring to breathe , as his voice rasped a single name that sent a chill down my spine .
Daniel And then he was gone , slipping into unconsciousness , his body slack and pale against the bloodied sheets .
No , I whispered , my voice trembling as 1 gripped his hand .
No , Cade , stay with me .
Dont you dare- sa Ivy interrupted , her voice soft but urgent .
The healers need to work .
Sonia , I looked up to see the healer standing beside me , her hands already moving to assess Cades worsening condition .
She gave me a reassuring nod .
though her face betrayed the weight of the situation .
Ill do everything I can , she promised .
is the we weight of what Id just Reluctantly , 1 let go of Cades hand and stepped back , my chest tight with panic .
Ivy caught my arm , steadying me as heard settled over me like a shroud .
Daniel The name hung in the air , a sharp , cutting reminder of betrayal My thoughts spiraled , my mind racing back to the ambush , the trap we had set that had turned against us .
Daniel had been there I had seen him signal the rogues .
And now Cade was fighting for his life because of him .
If anything happens to my brother , if anything happens to Cade , Ill make sure to wipe out his entire existence from the world .
The hallway outside Cades room felt too quiet , the stillness a cruel contrast to the storm raging inside me .
I paced back and forth , my clenched at my sides , replaying everything in my mind , How long ? I muttered under my breath .
How long has he been working against us ? How much has he told her ? fists Ivy stood nearby , her expression grim as she watched me .
We dont know the full story yet , she said cautiously .
We dont know why he did it .
Does it matter ? I snapped , stopping to glare at her .
He betrayed us , Ivy .
He betrayed Cade .
How can you defend him ? Im not defending him , she replied , her tone calm but firm .
Tm saying we need to understand the why before we act .
What if Lorena forced him into this ? What if he didnt have a choice ? Theres always a choice , I said bitterly , my voice cracking .
He could have come to me .
To us .
But instead , he turned his back on this pack .
y hesitated , her eyes searching mine .
Youre right , she said softly .
Hut if we go after him with nothing but anger , we might miss the bigger picture .
If hes working with Lorena , hes not the only one .
Her words hat me like a blow , and I sank into the nearest chair , the weight of it all pressing down on me .
She was right .
Daniel couldnt have done this alone Then we start with him , I said , my voice low but resolute .
We hand him , and we The search for Daniel felt like a cruel game of cat and mouse .
Every lead we followed turned cold , every trail seemed to a vanish into nothing as if he had disappeared into thin air .
I stood in the war mam , staring at the map pinned to the wall .
My fingers traced the lines of the northern border , my He knows our territory too well .
I said aloud , iny frustration bubbling over .
Hes using it against us .
my mind racing ing with questions .
Ivy stepped braide me , her brow furrowed .
If hes running , it means hes scared .
He knows whats waiting for him if we catch him .
1/2 Badge 11:03 AM c c · Chapter 238 Thats not good enough .
I said , slamming my fist against the table .
He shouldnt have been able to run at all .
He should never have been in a position to betray us in the first place .
Ivy didnt reply , and the silence stretched between us , heavy with unspoken truths , fury and When we finally got word of Daniels location , I didnt wait .
I didnt hesitate .
I led the team myself , my heart pounding with a mix of fur determination .
The cabin was small and unassuming , nestled deep in the forest near the northern border .
It was the kind of place someone could disappear into , the kind of place where secrets were kept I motioned for the warriors to surround the cabin , then stepped forward , my dagger in hand .
The air was cold , biting against my skin , but I barely felt in Daniel , I called out , my voice sharp and commanding Come out .
Now For a moment , there was nothing .
Then the door creaked open , and Daniel stepped out , his hands raised in surrender .
He i looked thinner than I remembered, his face gaunt and lined with exhaustion .
But his eyes were still sharp , still defiant .
Sonia , he said , his voice calm despite the situation .
I was wondering when youd find me .
My grip on the dagger tightened as I stepped closer .

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You betrayed us , I said , my voice trembling with anger .
You betrayed Ramon , you betrayed Cade .
Because of you because of you .
Cade … Cade is fighting for his life .
how dare you … Do you have any idea what youve done ? I know exactly what Ive done , he replied , his tone even .
And Ill take full responsibility .
But first , you need to listen to me .
He was trying to stay calm , he was trying to hide his fears .
I froze , my chest tightening .
Why should I listen to anything you have to say ? Because you dont know the full story , he said , his eyes locking onto mine .
And if you kill me now , youll never know .
The cabin was cold and dimly lit , the air thick with tension as Daniel sat across from me .
His hands were bound , and two warriors stood guard by the door .
Start talking .
I said , my voice icy .
Daniel took a deep breath , his shoulders sagging .
It wasnt supposed to be like this , he said quietly .
I didnt want to hurt anyone .
Save it .
I snapped .
Tell me why you cou did u He hesitated , his gaze flickering to the floor .
Lorena found me , he said finally .
She , she knew things about me .
Things I thought no one What things I demanded .
knew .
He looked up , his eyes filled with shame .
I stole from the pack , he admitted Years ago .
I had debts .
And I thought I could fix it before anyone noticed .
But she found out .
She threatened to expose me unless I helped her .
I stared at him , i my mind reeling .
You betrayed us because you were afraid of being caught ? I didnt have a choice , he said , lais voice breaking She would have destroyed me , Sonia .
And then she started making bigger demands .
She said if I didnt cooperate , shed come after my family .
My pups I said , touching my stomach .
His wordchat me like a punch to the gut , and for a moment , I couldnt speak .
* ho you thought betraying us was the better option ? I said fually , my voice cold .
I thought I could control it , he said , his voice desperate .
I thought I could keep her at bay .
But I was wrong .
And now … He looked down , his shoulders slumping Now Cades paying the price for my mistakes .
And ….
And I dont even know how to face Alpha Ramon or to explain my t to make him My hands trembled as Estaird at him , the weight of his confession pressing down on me .
Part of me wanted to scream , to lash out , to feel the pain he lui caused .
Hot anaher part of me , our i didnt want to acknowledge , felt something che , Pity .
As I stood outside the cabin later that night , the cold air bating at my skin , Ivy stepped beside me .
What now ? she asked , her voice soft I didnt answer right away , my gaze fixed on the trees beyond .
We keep him alive .
I said finally .
For now .
I need to inform Ramon about it , to let him know what his seen to be weak Omega has done .
If hes telling the truth , we can use him to get to Lorena .
But if he lies … I didnt finish the sentence , but the weight of it hung in the air .
I hope youre right , Ivy said quietly .
So do I.
I whispered , though my heart felt anything but certain As the moon rose high above the forest .
I made a silent vow .
I would stop Lorena , no matter the cost .
And if Daniel proved to be another casualty along the way , so be it