Chapter 48

Alex's POV

I found myself overwhelmed with a whirlwind of emotions. Anger, fear, and uncertainty wrestled for dominance within me. The weight of responsibility for Nathan's safety bore heavily on my shoulders, and doubts gnawed at my resolve. It was a turbulent storm of thoughts that threatened to consume me.

Inside the truck house, Xavier took the wheel while a pack member accompanied us. Dian, ever caring, tended to my wounds. However, the physical pain was nothing compared to the turmoil within my mind.

"You should try to rest and quiet your thoughts," Dian advised, concern etched in her voice.

"How can I? I'm restless, plagued by my own foolishness. I never anticipated that my enemy would target Nathan, using him as a pawn against me. Now, he's using my mate as bait," I confessed, my voice heavy with self-blame.

"And you won't fall into that trap, will you? If he obtains the orbs from the pillars, he won't spare your life or your mate's. This is und