Chapter 128

• Leonardo had been young and idealistic when he first inquired about the importance of power.
• His father had offered a cryptic response: "Power is a double-edged sword, Leo. It has the potential to protect and serve, but it can also corrupt and destroy. The key is in how you choose to wield it."
• Now, as Leonardo sat in the darkness, he began to understand the true meaning of his father's words. Power was indeed important—not for its own sake, but for the ability it granted him to protect the ones he loved and to ensure the safety and well-being of his pack and most especially his mate.