Rhea's heart raced as she stood before Alpha Elijah, her hands trembling. She took a deep breath, steeling herself to speak. "Elijah, I don't feel safe here anymore. I need to leave," she said, her voice barely above a whisper.
Elijah's eyes narrowed, and a low growl rumbled in his chest. "What do you mean you don't feel safe? This is my territory, my pack. You're safe here," he said, his voice laced with barely contained anger.
Rhea shook her head, her eyes pleading. "I can't explain it, but something's not right. I need to go, for me and the kids."
Elijah's fists clenched at his sides, and his eyes began to glow with anger. "You're not leaving this house with my kids," he snarled, his voice taking on a dangerous edge.
Rhea took a step back, her heart pounding in her chest. "Elijah, p
