Chapter 304

Alpha Kanen’s POV

After what felt like hours of arguing, the tension between Rose and me had reached a boiling point. She stood there, fierce and resolute, her eyes pleading with me to see things her way. But all I could feel was the fire of anger burning inside me. I loved her, more than anything in this world, but this—this was something I couldn’t just brush off.

“Kanen, I’m begging you,” Rose’s voice trembled with emotion, each word piercing through my hardened resolve. “We can’t just kill him. It’s not who we are. I know you’re angry, and you have every right to be, but taking his life won’t make things right.”

I stared at her, my heart heavy. How could she ask this of me? My instincts screamed for justice, for retribution. General Ham had betrayed us, endangered everyone, including Rose. He deserved to pay with his life, and as the Alpha, it was my duty to see that justice was served.

“Rose,” I began, trying to keep my voice steady, “you know wha