Chapter 65

• “I still don’t understand why we’re doing this,” Crown’s voice was clipped, his irritation clear. “You want me to trust them—them—after everything that’s happened?”
• I glanced over at him, my pulse quickening. The tension between the brothers was palpable, but this time, it wasn’t because of me. It was because we were on the verge of a new chapter—one that would require not just their loyalty, but their trust in each other.
• “I’m not asking you to trust them, Crown,” I said, my voice steady despite the rising anxiety in my chest. “I’m asking you to trust me. I know it’s difficult, but we have to move forward. The pack needs us all, and we can’t afford to keep fighting amongst ourselves.”