Chapter 70

“Then I’ll face it,” I replied firmly.

“I won’t let fear of Silas—or of anyone within this pack—decide how I lead. They’ll see my strength, even if it means facing them head-on.”

Dante regarded me with a mixture of respect and something softer, a glimmer of pride that I hadn’t expected.

“Then you’ll have my support, no matter what.”

A tension I hadn’t realized I was carrying loosened at his words, his loyalty a steady presence that I was beginning to rely on more than I cared to admit.

“Thank you, Dante. That means more than you know.”

We stood in silence for a moment, a shared understanding passing between us. Whatever challenges lay ahead, I knew I wasn’t facing them alone. I had allies, trusted voices to guide me, and even Dante—a reminder that strength could be found in the most unexpected places.