Chapter 123. Give Me the Strength to Fight

Alison’s POV

The iron gates of the Ancient Rogue City loomed before me, taller and more menacing than I remembered. The cold metal reeked of blood and history, of battles fought and lost. My heart pounded as I stepped forward, forcing my voice to stay steady.

“I’m Alison,” I announced, meeting the guard’s piercing gaze. “Daughter of Alpha Gaius. Luna of The Night Fang Pack, I’m here to see the Rogue King, Kendrick.”

The guards didn’t hesitate. Without a single word, they pulled the massive chains, and with a deep, echoing groan, the gates swung open.

I swallowed hard. He was expecting me.

A shiver ran down my spine as two guards stepped forward, motioning for me to follow. The streets of the city were unlike anything I had ever seen, dark alleys with flickering torches, rogue wolves prowling in the shadows, eyes gleaming with suspicion and curiosity. The scent of damp earth and unwashed bodies filled the air, a stark contrast to the structured, d