Chapter 239 RAMONS POV : The fire in the hearth crackled softly , casting flickering shadows across the walls of the study .
I sat in the leather armchair , staring at the glass of whiskey in my hand , the amber liquid catching the light .
But I didnt take a sip .
The weight pressing on my chest made it impossible to think about anything but the storm brewing outside the walls and also the condition of Sonias brother , Cade .
Cade .

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Sonia .
My pups thats about to come unto this world .
My people .
Lorena Rogues .
Betrayal .
A sharp knock on the door broke through my spiraling thoughts .
I didnt need to look up to know it was Sonia .
Come in , I said , my voice rougher than I intended .
She stepped inside , closing the door softly behind her .
Her face was pale , her eyes heavy with the kind of burden that had been weighing on both of for weeks .
We need to talk , she said , her tone clipped .
1 gestured to the seat across from me , but she didnt sig , Instead , she moved to stand by the fireplace , her arms crossed over her chest .
The light from the flames danced across her features , but it couldnt mask the tension etched into every line of her face .
Its Daniel , she said finally , her voice barely above a whisper .
I frowned , leaning forward .
What a about him ? Her jaw tightened , and she looked away , staring into the fire as if it held the answers she couldnt bring herself to say .
Sonia , I said , my voice firm now .
What about Daniel ; Hes been working with Lorena , she said , the words falling heavy between us .
The silence that followed was deafening .
For a moment , I couldnt process what shed just said .
It felt like the world had tilted on its axis , leaving me unsteady and unsure .
What ? I finally managed , my voice low but sharp , Hes been feeding her information , she continued , her tone flat , emotionless .
About us About the pack .
About everything I stood , the whiskey glass forgotten as I slammed it onto the table .
No , I said , shaking my head .
That doesnt make sense .
Daniels been with me for years .
Hes fought beside me , bled beside me .
Hes … My words faltered as her eyes met mine , filled with a pain that mirrored my own .
Hes a traitor , Ramon , she said quietly .
I turned away , my hands gripping the edge of the desk as I tried to steady myself .
The room felt too small , too suffocating .
Memories of Daniel flooded my mind , his unwavering loyalty , his quiet strength , the way hed always been there when I needed him .
He wouldnt do this .
I said , mure to myself than to her .
He did , she said , her voice trembling .
I turned back to her , my frustration spilling over .
How do you know ? How can you be so sure ? Because I saw him , she snapped , her voice rising .
I saw him signaling the rogues .
Hes the reason Cade is fighting for his life .
Hes the reason my brother isnt healing fully .
And Daniel was the last sentence that came out of Cades mouth before he fell unconcious .
I confronted him , Ramon .
He admitted everything TM Her words were like a dagger to the chest , tears streaming down from her face , and I stumbled back , my mind reeling .
Why ? I asked , my voice beraking .
Why would he do this ? She hesitated , her gaze dropping to the floor .
He said Lorents blackmailed him , she said finally .
That she found out about something he did years ago and threatened to expose him if he didnt help hier Tub Cleck- Wouches What did he do ! I demanded , my voice sharp He stole from the pack , she said , her tone heavy .
A long time ago .
To pay off debts .
Lorena found out and used it against him .
I sank back into the chair , my head in my hands .
Damn it , Daniel The room was silent for a long time , the only sound the crackling of the fire .
I felt Sonias presence as she moved to sit across from me , but I couldnt bring myself to look at her .
I trusted him , I said finally , my voice raw .
I trusted him with everything So did I , she said softly .
1 looked up , meeting her gaze .
There was no anger in her eyes , no judgment , just a deep , aching sadness that mirrored my own .
What do we do now ? I asked , my voice barely above a whisper .
We use him , she said , her tone resolute .
I frowned .
What ? Hes already confessed , she said .
And if we kill him now , we gain nothing .
But if we keep him alive , we can use him to feed Lorena false information .
Turn her game against her .
The ides made sense , but it didnt sit right with me .
And what if he lies to us again ? I asked .
What if hes still loyal to her ? Then we deal with him , she said , her voice cold ..
I stared at her , searching for some sign of doubt , some crack in her resolve .
But there was none .
Youve already made up your mind , I said .
I have , she replied .
Because this isnt just about us , Ramon .
Its about the pack .
About our unborn pups .
We cant let our emotions cloud our judgment .
Her words stung , but I knew she was right .
This was bigger than us , bigger than my anger or my disappointment .
I dont like it , I admitted .
But Ill follow your lead , She nodded , her expression softening .
Thank you That night , I couldnt sleep .
I lay in bed , staring at the ceiling , my mind racing with thoughts of Daniel Memories of him flashed before me , his laughter , his loyalty , the way hed always been the first to step into danger for the sake of the pack .
How had it come to this ? I turned my head to look at Sonia , who lay beside me , her breathing steady but her brow furrowed even in sleep .
She carried so much , bore so many burdens , and yet she still found the strength to lead .
I envied her resolve .
Slipping out of bed , I made my way to the balcony .
The cold night air hit me like a wave , but I welcomed it .
I leaned against the railing , staring out at the dark forest beyond .
Somewhere out there , Lorena was plotting her next move , And Daniel .
I clenched my fists , the betrayal cutting deeper than I thought possible .
How could someone I trusted so completely turn against us ? Against me ?! Youre thinking too loud , Sonias voice came from behind me .
I turned to find her standing in the doorway , her arms wrapped around herself against the chill , Couldnt sleep , I said simply , She stepped onto the balcony , standing beside me .
Neither could I 2/3 11:03 AM · Chapter 239 We stood in silence for a moment , the weight of the day pressing down on us like a physical thing .
I dont know how to feel , I admitted finally .
Tm angry , but Im also confused .
Hurt She nodded , her gaze distant , I know .
I feel the same .
I keep asking myself what I missed , I said , my voice breaking .
What signs I didnt see .
e .
How I could have let this happen .
It wasnt your fault , she said firmly , turning to face me .
You trusted him because you believed in him .
Thats not a weakness , Ramon .
Its who you are Her words were meant to comfort , but they only deepened the ache in my chest .
What if it happens again ? I asked , my voice barely above a whisper .
What if theres someone else ? Then well d deal with it , she said , her hand finding mine .
Together .
As I looked into her eyes , I felt a flicker of hope , small and fragile , but enough to keep me going .
For now , it would have to be enough .