Chapter 49

• Alpha Adrian's body trembled with pain as he lay weak on the cold corridor floor, his once powerful form now reduced to a battered and bloodied state. The metallic tang of his own blood filled the air, mingling with the musky scent of his werewolf form. It was a scene of raw defeat, a stark contrast to his usual dominance.
• As his ears rang with the echoes of his recent battle, a faint sound reached his ears—a distant melody that seemed out of place amidst the chaos. It was the familiar ringtone of his phone. Alpha Adrian's eyes flickered with a mix of disappointment as he realized his inability to reach it. Every movement sent shards of pain coursing through his body, reminding him of his mortal wounds.
• In the blink of an eye, his body convulsed, and a shudder ran through his form. The monstrous facade that had protected him in battle melted away, revealing thuman beneath. His tattered clothes clung to his sweat-soaked skin, as if reflecting the intensity of the transformation he had just undergone.