Chapter 246 SONIAS POV The nursery was quiet , the soft hum of the wand outside the only sound as I sat in the rocking chair , No amount of serenity in this room could quiet the storm raging inside me .
The events of the festival replayed in my mind like a broken record , Lorenas cold smile , the chaos of the rogue attack , Cades blood staining my hands again for the second time as I pressed against his wound .
Every moment felt like a blow , a reminder of how close we had come to losing everything I traced my hand on my growing stomach , my heart aching with the weight of it all.
How could I keep them safe ? How could I promise them a world free of fear when Lorenas shadow loomed over us , growing darker with every passing day ? A soft knock on the door startled me .
I looked up to see Ivy slipping into the room , her expression tense .
Everything okay ! I whispered , sounding tired .
She nodded but didnt step further inside .
I just wanted to check on you she said .
And remind you to get some rest .
Youve been running on fumes all day .
I will I promised , though we both knew it was a lie .
Rest wasnt something I could afford , not now .
Ivy hesitated , her hand lingering on the doorframe .
Youre not alone , Sonia , she said softly .
Well get through this .

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1 offered her a faint smile , appreciating the sentiment even if I couldnt fully believe it .
Thank you .
She nodded , then slipped out of the room , leaving me alone with my thoughts once more I didnt know how long I sat there , rocking myself , searching for comfort of the moment was shattered by a sudden noise , a soft thud , followed by the creak of a floorboard .
Every muscle in my body went rigid , my senses sharpening as adrenaline surged through me .
Carefully , I stepped toward the door , my hand instinctively reaching for the dagger strapped to my thigh .
The nursery door creaked open , and for a moment , all I could see was darkness .
Then a figure stepped into the room , the moonlight catching the pleam of a blade in her hand Lorena , I whispered , my voice trembling with equal parts fear and fury , Her smile was cold , cruel .
Sonia , she said , her tone almost mocking .
I thought Id find you here .
Oh I see .
She said looking around the nursery .
Playing the devoted mother , while your pack crumbles around you .
I stepped between her and the cribs , my dagger drawn .
You wont touch me .
I said , my voice firm despite the panic clawing at my chest .
She ulted her head , her smile widening So brave , she said .
But bravery wont save you .
She lunged , her blade ained straight for my heart .
I moved to block her , our weapons clashing in the confined space of the nursery .
The sound of I against metal rang out metal .
Youre pathetic , Lorena spat as we fought , her movements swift and deadly .
Clinging to this fantasy of peace , of safety .
Its all an illusion , Sonia And Im going to tear it apart You wont win , I growled , dodging another strike .
This pack is stronger than youll ever be ■ She laughed , a harsh , grating sound .
Well see about that .
The light was a blur of motion and noise , each strike and counterstrike a desperate attempt to gain the upper hand .
But then , just as I thought I saw an opening , she franted , her blade darting toward me faster than I could react .
I braced for the impact , my mind racing with fear and regret .
Hut the blow never came .
Instead , a figure stepped between us , the blade sinking into his chest with sickening precision , Daniel , I gasped , my wore breaking .
1/2 11:05 AM c d · Chapter 216 He stumbled , blood blooming across his shirt as he turned to face me .
Im sorry , he said , his voice weak but filled with resolve .
I had to protect No.
1 whispered , catching him as he fell .
No , no , no Lorena stood over us , her expression unreadable .
For a moment , she hesitated , her eyes flickering to the dagger still clutched in her hund .
Then she stepped back , disappearing into the shadows as quickly as she had come , Daniels breathing was shallow , his face pate as I lowered him to the floor .
Stay with me , I begged , pressing my hands against the wound .
Youre going to be okay .
o late , he said , his voice barely audible .
He shook his head , a faint , rueful smile on his lips .
Its too l No , I said firmly , tears streaming down my face .
Dont say that .
Youre going to make it .
Well get the healers- Sonda , he i interrupted , his hand gripping mine weakly .
The dagger , its laced with silver .
And … His words hit me like a blow , and for a moment , I couldnt breathe Im sorry , he said again , his voice trembling .
For everything .
I never wanted to betray you .
poison .
Theres no antidote I shook my head , my tears falling freely .
You didnt betray us .
Daniel .
Not tonight .
You saved me .
You saved my family His gaze softened , and for the first time , I saw a flicker of peace in his eyes .
Shes targeting the elders and the pups , he said , his voice fading .
You have to stop her I will I promised , my voice breaking .
I swear I will He smiled faintly , his grip on my hand loosening .
Thank you , he whispered .
For giving me a chance to make it right .
Please on my bel behalf take care of of my family … please Yes .
yes Daniel , I … I will promise … I cried .
And then he was gone .
I dont know how long I sat there , cradling his lifeless body as the reality of what had just happened sank in .
Ramon burst into the room , his sword drawn , his eyes wild with panic .
When he saw me on the floor with Daniel his expression shifted to one of shock and sorrow .
What happened ? he asked , kneeling beside me .
Lorena , I said , my voice hollow , She came for me .
Daniel , he saved me .
Ramons jaw tightened , his hand resting on my s shoulder .
Where is she ? Gone .
I said , my chest tightening with anger and grief .
But she left us a message .
What message ! trying to destroy us from the inside I met his gaze , my eyes burning with unshed te tears .
Shes going after the elders and the pups .
Shes tr Ramons expression darkened , his fury mirroring my own .
Then we make sure she fails , he said , his voice firm .
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