Third Person POV
The omega’s scream pierced the castle halls like a siren, reverberating off the stone walls and reaching Vaden’s sharp ears in an instant. He froze mid-step, his chest tightening as he heard the unmistakable sound of panic. Without hesitation, his wolf surged forward, propelling him toward the source of the commotion. The air grew thick with tension, and Vaden’s instincts screamed at him that something was wrong.
The head guard was already on his heels, barking orders to nearby warriors to investigate. The scream had come from one of the unused storage rooms, its heavy wooden door cracked open. Vaden reached the doorway first, his towering frame casting a shadow over the cowering omega who stood trembling just inside.
“What happened?” Vaden demanded, his voice a gro
