Chapter 10

• "Maya," Alpha Marco greeted her with a nod, his voice smooth and confident. "My condolences on the loss of your father. He was a worthy adversary, and his passing is a loss for us all."
• Maya nodded in acknowledgment, her expression guarded as she watched Alpha Marco and his son closely. She knew that their presence here was not simply a gesture of sympathy; there was something more at play, something that made her instinctively wary.
• "Thank you, Alpha Marco," Maya replied politely, her voice steady despite the apprehension she felt. "Your words are appreciated."