Chapter 42. Prove Myself

Levi’s POV

The palace walls are suffocating. The tension between the four of us is too much for me to bear. I made a mistake. Such a grave mistake that I am not sure I can fix the damage that I have done. My hands are still bloodied from the fight with Louis. I’ve been trying to tell myself I was trying to protect Lotus, but the truth is, I was jealous.

I can’t stay here.

My phone buzzes in my pocket, and I frown when I see the unknown number pop across my screen. I answer the call, already knowing it is Roman. “The Spring Pack,” he breathes heavily. “They are here. Taking our women.”

The words hit me like a hammer in my chest. For a moment, all I hear is the blood rushing in my ears. Another raid. More women stolen. And this time it’s not some distant village. It is Roman’s people. Rogues, but they are still lycans. This strike is calculated. It is a statement to warn others not to stand against them.

I glance around the palace. Lennox is with L