Erica’s Point Of View
We arrived at an impressive, ornately decorated hall. As I stepped out of the car, Cole took my hand and tucked it inside his arm. Together, we appeared like a loving couple attending a grand event. Inside, everyone greeted us with deep bows, a gesture that felt strange to me, given that in Crescent Moon, my father emphasized respect for all ranks rather than servility.
We approached a lower stage where Beta Zen awaited. Cole ascended the platform, leaving me in front. And then suddenly, everything unfolded in a flash.
Beta Zen seized Cole's shirt and tore it apart. Within moments, I witnessed Johnston wielding a silver knife, planting it forcefully into Cole's heart as the Alpha stood utterly shocked. Blood sprayed across the stage.
“This is what you get when you
