Chapter 62

Traitor.

Alicia forced a bitter taste in her mouth. Only moments ago, Damian had called her Darling, and now he spat the word "traitor" at her. Alicia struggled to define the overwhelming emotions swirling within her—loss, sadness, anger, all tangled together. But now, with Damian's disbelief to her, he erected a consciousness barrier, she needed to act strategically to uncover what had happened to Alpha Martin and if Damian had done something to the Golden Moon Pack.

First and foremost, she had to silence her thoughts so Damian couldn't access them. Then, she could utilize the significance of the ring to negotiate with him, ensuring the safety of her father, pack members, and even Alpha Martin and possibly Tobias and Alpha Ellis, shielding them from harm inflicted by the Moon Halo Pack.

As Alicia's thoughts unfolded, Damian sneered, uncertain whether to label his mate as naive or foolish. She was merely a hybrid Alpha, born from the union of an Alpha and an Omega, incapable of erect