GUARDS FOR AMANDA

Alpha Drake knew that Amanda had a fiercely independent and resolute nature, he was aware that she would be resistant to any attempts to control or guide her choices.

As he watched her from a distance, his heart was heavy with the weight of the trouble that had befallen the pack and the lack of trust between them.

He understood that Amanda had a fire burning within her, a determination to forge her own path and face the world on her own terms. It was one of the qualities that he admired in her, but it also made her a vulnerable target for those who sought to harm her.

In his contemplation, Drake knew that Amanda was headstrong and could refuse to listen to his advice, and the consequences would be devastating, leaving scars that would forever haunt her.

The potential consequences of keeping the truth from Amanda could not be denied. Drake knew he couldn't force her to do as he says, but he also couldn't stay without doing anything.

As the winds whispered through the trees, he made hi