Chapter Twenty five

Melissa'sPov

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As Charia and Peter went into the woods, determined to find Ryder, I remained behind, my heart heavy with worry and concern. The house felt eerily quiet without them, without Peter especially.

I was scared for him, scared he was too sick to fight if anything happened.

But I was scared for Charia mostly, if she found out Alpha Ryder had been cheating on her with Delphi. She was going to get mad. I didn't want anything to upset Charia, not when she was pregnant and happy. This truth would break all her defenses and I was not easy for that.

However, little did I know that the shocking revelation awaiting me would surpass any fears or doubts I had previously protected.

As I walked near the back of the house, I heard a faint rustling sound, catching my attention. Interest and curiosity compelled me to investigate further, my steps cautious and silent as I approached the source of the disturbance. Peering through a small gap, I gasped, my eyes widening in disbelief at