Chapter 242 SONIAS POV What should we do .
I question my wolf who was already fast asleep but no response came from her .
She must be really tired from all the stress knowing fully well we are pregnant .
The moon hung high in the night sky , its light spilling through the large windows of the council room .
The shadows stretched long across the polished floor , a quiet reminder of the darkness that seemed to surround us on all sides .
I stood near the window , arms crossed tightly over my chest , my thoughts as turbulent as the storm threatening to break outside .
Behind me .
Ramon paced , his movements agitated , his breaths uneven .

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We hadnt spoken since Id told him about Daniel .
Not really .
We had shared words , yes , sharp ones , bitter ones , but nothing that brought us closer to understanding or resolution .
Now , in the heavy silence of this room , the weight of what we had to decide loomed like a guillotine .
He betrayed us .
Sonia , Ramon said finally , breaking the silence .
His voice was low , raw with anger and hurt .
He betrayed me .
I dont know how you can even consider letting him live .
I turned to face him , my own frustration bubbling just beneath the surface .
Because ifave kill him , we lose any chance we have of turning this against Lorena .
I said keeping my voice steady despite the tremor in my hands .
And if we lose that chance , more lives are at risk .
His pacing stopped , and he looked at me , his eyes dark with anger and confusion .
So , what ? We keep him alive , let him feed Lorena lies , and hope she doesnt catch on ! Do you really trust him not to betray us again ? I flinched at the question , the truth cutting deeper than I wanted to admit .
No , I said quietly .
I dont trust him .
But this isnt about trust , Ramon , Its about strategy .
About doing what we have to , even when it feels wrong .
He shook his head , his jaw tightening .
Youre asking me to gamble the lives of this pack on a man whos already proven he cant be trusted.
That not strategy , Sonia .
Thats desperation .
And whats the alternative ? I snapped , my voice rising , We execute him ! Make an example of him ? How does that help us stop Lorena ? How does that protect the pack ? I sends a message , he said , his voice cold , It shows everyone , Lorena included , that betrayal wont be tolerated .
And what message does it send to the people who are afraid ? The ones who might be tempted to turn against us because they think we cant protect them ! Killing him doesnt make us stronger , Ramon .
It makes us weaker .
His fists clenched at his sides , his frustration boiling over .
Youre asking me to put my faith in a man whos already shattered it Youre asking me to put this packs survival in the hands of someone who nearly destroyed it .
Do you know how insane that sounds I know , I said , my voice breaking .
I know how it sounds , But I also know that if we let our anger guide us , well lose sight of whats important .
This int about Daniel , Ramon .
Its about Lorena .
Its always been about Lorena The sdence that followed was drafening the kind that made every second stretch into an eternity .
I turned back to the window , my reflection staring back at me , pale and tired I hate this , I said softly , more to myself than to him .
I hate that were even having this conversation .
That someone we trusted , someone we cared about , did this to us Kamon stepped closer , his presence a heavy warmth at my back .
You think I dont feel the same ? he asked , his voice quieter now .
You think it doesnt tear mir apart to know that the man I trusted with my life betrayed me ? That he betrayed us ? I turned to face lum , and for the first time that night .
I saw the pain in his eyes , the hurt buried beneath the anger .
Then you know why we have to ur him , I said , my voice trembling Because if we let this anger consume us , if we let it dictate our choices , were no better than the people who want to destroy us He didnt respond right away , his gaze dropping to the floor .
When he finally spoke , his voice was heavy with emotion .
Do you think hes telling the trutht About why he did ar I hesitated , my thights a whirlwind .
I dont know , I admitted .
But I think hes scared .
And I think he regrets what hes done .
Whether thats enough to muce him trustworthy .
I shook my head .
I dont know And what if were wrong ? he asked , his voice barely above a whisper .
What if keeping him alive costs us everything ? 1/2 11.04 АМ ГО Chapter 212 Then thats a risk we have to take , 1 said , my heart aching with the weight of the words .
Because if we dont , were no closer to stopping Lorena than we were yesterday .
And we cant afford to stand still e what Ramon turned away , running a hand through his hair as he let out a frustrated sigh .
Youre asking me to set aside everything I feel .
To ignore w hes done and focus on the bigger picture .
Do you have any idea how hard that is ? Yes , I said , stepping closer .
Because Im asking myself to do the same thing .
He looked at me then , and for a moment , I saw the man I had fallen in love with the man who carried the weight of the world on his shoulders but still found a way to move forward .
Youre stronger than you think , Ramon , I said softly .
Stronger than me , even .
And I need you to be strong now , because I cant do this alone , His gaze softened , and he reached out , his hand brushing against mine .
Youre not alone , he said , his voice steady .
You never will be .
For a moment , we stood there , the weight of our decision hanging between us Fine , he said finally , his tone reluctant but resolute .
Well use him .
But the second he steps out of line , the second he gives me a reason to doubt him..hes done .
I nodded .
my heart heavy .
Agreed Later that night , I sat alone in the nursery , watching the night sky from the room that has already been decorated for my pups that are to be born 10 this world .
Im sorry , I whispered , my voice barely audible .
Tm sorry for wanting to bring you into this .
For not being able to protect you the way I should .
Tears pricked my eyes , but I blinked them away , refusing to let them fall .
I had to be strong , for them , for Ramon , for the pack As I sat there, the decision pressed down on me , suffocating me .
Keeping Daniel alive felt like the right choice , but the doubt lingered , gnawing at the edges of my resolve .
What if Ramon was right ? What if I was wrong ! Well figure this out , I whispered , more to myself than to my already exhausted wolf .
We have to .