Chapter 79

*Alpha Draxler's POV*

I sank into the plush leather chair in my study, the dim light casting a warm glow across the room. The mahogany desk in front of me held the weight of countless decisions, and tonight, it bore the burden of uncertainty. My elbows found their place on the polished surface, fingers entwined as I stared at the empty spot in the drawer where Fernanda's scent once lingered.

A chill crept down my spine, a realization settling in. The disappearance of that scent meant only one thing—Fernanda had awakened her ability. A mix of frustration and admiration swirled within me. I had underestimated her, grown complacent in my ability to track her every move. Carelessness, a flaw I couldn't afford.

Sergio and his beta, Jake, slipped through my fingers not because they outsmarted me, but because I relied too heavily on the scent trail. Sergio's wounds, a testament to their vulnerability, lingered in my mind. A window of opportunity opened before me, and I couldn't afford to let