Chapter Fifty Five

Scarlett’s POV

I continued to listen intently to the heated debate among the resistance members, my mind racing with a thousand thoughts. The mention of retrieving me and their recognition of my knowledge stirred a mix of gratitude and apprehension within me. But amidst the turmoil, my attention was suddenly drawn to a flicker of familiarity in the eyes of one of the men.

My heart skipped a beat as I recognized the face staring back at me—it was Sage, the Beta of my pack. Shock washed over me, and I couldn't hide the disbelief etched on my face. What was Sage doing here? How did he end up among this resistance group? Questions flooded my mind, each one more urgent than the last. Was he a traitor, or was there something more to his presence here?

I had known Sage for years, trusted him with my life and the safety of our pack. The thought of him betraying us was unfathomable. But the evidence before my eyes was undeniable. There he stood, amidst this clandestine gathering, his allegianc