Chapter 240 RAMONS POV The air in the holding cell was damp and cold , the faint smell of stone and earth filling my nostrils .
The dim torchlight flickered against the walls , casting shadows that danced like ghosts .
I stood in the doorway , staring at the man had trusted with my life , with my pack , with everything Daniel sat on the bench , his hands bound in front of him , his head bowed .
He looked nothing like the warrior I had known for years .
His shoulders , once broad and strong sagged under an invisible weight .
His face , which had always been calin and steady , was now pale and lined with exhaustion .
1 didnt step inside right away .
I couldnt .
My chest was tight , my thoughts tangled in a web of anger , confusion , and betrayal .
Why The word came out low , almost a growl , before I could stop it Daniels head lifted , and his eyes met mine .
For a moment , saw a flicker of something familiar in his gaze , remorse , maybe , or shame , Alpha , he said quietly , his voice rough 1 stepped inside .
letting the door clang shut behind me .
The sound echoed through the small room , amplifying the tension Dont call me that , I said sharply , my fists clenched at my sides .
You dont get to call me that anymore .
He flinched , his gaze dropping back to the floor .
I deserve that You deserve worse , I snapped , my voice rising .
You betrayed us , Daniel .
You betrayed me .
After everything weve been through , after everything weve built .
you threw it all away .
For what ? Money ? Power ? No.
he said quickly , his voice shaking .
It wasnt like that .

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Then tell me what it was like ! I shouted , my anger boiling over .
Because right now , all I see is a traitor who sold out His shoulders trembled , and for a moment , I thought he wouldnt answer .
Then he looked up , his eyes glistening with uns ! It wasnt about money o pack ! unshed tears .
or power , he said , his voice cracking .
It was about survival .
Mine and my familys .
I stared at him , my chest tightening .
Survival ? I repeated , my voice dripping with disbelief .
You expect me to believe that ? Youve been a part of this pack for years , Danarl You know we take care of our own .
You could have come to me- And told you what ? he interrupted , his voice rising .
That I stole from the pack ? That I used Bloodmoons resources to pay off gambling debts ? You would have exiled me , Ramon .
You would have cast me out , and then what ? What would have happened to my mate ! My children ? His words hit like a punch to the gut , and I took an unsteady step back .
You stole from us ? He nodded , his shoulders slumping further .
Years ago .
It was a mistake , one I regretted the moment I did it .
But Lorena found our .
She came to me , and she used it against me .
She said if I didnt help her , shed tell you everything .
Shed destroy me .
So you betrayed us instead .
I said batterly , my voice shaking I thought I could keep it small , he said quickly , desperation creeping into his tone .
I thought I could give her just enough to keep her satisfied without putting anyone in real danger .
But then she started asking for more- -maps , schedules , vulnerabilities .
And I couldnt say no , Alpha Ramon , She thureatened my family .
She said shed kill them if I didnt cooperate I stared at him , my mind reeling .
Every word he said felt like a blow , each revelation cutting deeper than the last .
* You should have come to me .
I said , my voice barely above a whisper , le shook his head , trars streaming down his face now .
You dont understand .
She would have killed them .
She would have killed me .
aid , ing anger flaring again .
You dont know what we could have done to protect you , because you never gave us the I was scared ! he shouted , lus voice breaking .
I was terrified , Alpha Ramon ! I thought I could handle it on my own , but I was wrong .
And now Cade is paying the price for my mistakes .
The room fell silent , the weight of his confession settling heavily between us .
I turned away , my hands gripping the edge of the bench as I tried to steady myself .
Chapter 210 This wasnt the Daniel I knew .
The man sitting before me wasnt the loyal omega who had stood by my side through countless battles .
He wasnt the man who had earned my trust and my friendship .
But maybe he never had been How long ? I asked , my voice cold .
How long have you been working with her ? I demanded , turning back to him .
How long have you been feeding her information , watching her tear us apart from the inside ? His gare dropped again .
Months , he admitted .
I swore under my breath , my fists clenching .
Do you have of you ! any idea how many lives youve endangered ? How many people could have died because Yes , he said softly , his voice filled with anguish .
And Ill live with that for the rest of my life .
But please , Alpha Ramon , you have to believe me , I never wanted this .
I never wanted to hurt anyone .
to think clearly .
I didnt respond right away .
I couldnt .
The rage and betrayal swirling inside me made it impossible to Why didnt you come clean ! I asked after a long silence .
Why didnt you come to me the moment she approached you ? Because I was ashamed .
he said , his voice trembling .
Ashamed of what Id done .
Ashamed of how far Id fallen .
And because I didnt see me like this .
I didnt want you to Well , now I do , I said bitterly .
And I dont know whats worse , the betrayal or the fact that you thought so little of me , of this pack , that trust us to help you you didnt head bowing under the weight of my words .
He didnt reply , his h I turned toward the door , my hand resting on the handle .
Were not done here , I said , my voice cold .
Youre going to tell us everything every detail , every conversation , every piece of information you gave her.
And if you lic , Daniel , if you hold anything back … I didnt finish the sentence , but the threat hung heavy in the air .
I understand , he said quietly .
I paused , my hand tightening on the door .
One more thing , I said without turning around .
Did she ever ask about Sonia ! About her pregnancy ? His silence was answer enough, and I felt my blood run cold .
She asked , I said , my voice trembling with rage .
Didnt she ? Yes , he admitted , his voice barely audible .
I gritted my teeth , my anger threatening to boil over .
Without another word , I opened the door and stepped out , slamming it shut allway outside the cell felt just as suffocating as the room itself .
I leaned against the wall , my chest heaving as I tried to process everything Id just heard .
Daniels betrayal cut deeper than I thought possible .
He had been more than just an omega to me , he had been a friend , a brother.
And now , all of that felt like a lie .
But beneath the a anger , there was something else , a flicker of doubt , of pain .
Had I failed him somehow ? Had I missed the signs ? Could I have done something anything to prevent this ! I didnt have the answers .
And that uncertainty was almost worse than the betrayal insell As I pushed off the wall and made my way back toward the main hall , one thought echoed in my mind , louder than all the rest .
Lorena wouldnt stop until she destroyed everything I cared about .
And I wouldnt stop until 1 destroyed her first .