Chapter 180

Mia’s POV

One day, while out patrolling the borders with Keegan, we spotted a lone wolf approaching our territory. As he came closer, I recognized him instantly—it was Alpha Gavin. His fur was unkempt, and his eyes held a weariness I hadn't seen before.

"What do you want, Gavin?" I approached him cautiously, memories of the past flooding my mind.

"I've come to apologize, Mia. I was a fool for letting Elara manipulate me, and I regret what I did to you." He lowered his head in shame.

Keegan growled, his protective instincts flaring. But I held a paw up to stop him. "Why should I believe you now? After all the pain you caused?"

Gavin took a deep breath. "Because I've realized my mistake. Elara used a love potion on me, making me blind to everything except her. But after some time away from her influence, I woke up to the truth."

"What truth?" I listened to his words, still guarded but curious.

"That I never stopped caring for you, Mia,