Elsa
“The only reason Alison was taken was that Simone believed I would do anything for you,” Adam said, his voice firm and unwavering.
“As much as I love you, Elsa, I am Alpha, and I will not waste lives for anything. I will not listen to you or try to please you on this one.”
His conviction hit me like a tidal wave. The strength and coldness of his tone transported me back to the Adam I first met—the one I had tried so desperately to persuade not to marry me. That man was strategic, unyielding, and fiercely determined. This was that Adam. And in that moment, I froze.
“It was me they wanted,” I said softly, tears streaming down my cheeks. “If I hadn’t been there—”
“They wouldn’t have succeeded,” he cut me off sharply. “Lucas kept them at bay, and you’re a warrior, Elsa. They wouldn’
