ALIYA'S POV The days turned into weeks, each one more painful than the last. I continued to notice more signs of Evan’s deceit: hushed conversations, secret meetings, and the constant sense of being watched. It was suffocating. While Evan was out again, I wasn't satisfied with what he kept telling me, so I searched our quarters for any clue that could explain his actions. Hidden in the back of a drawer, I found a stack of letters. They were coded, but it was clear they were from members of his pack, detailing plans and movements. Among the letters was one that caught my eye. It was from Evan’s Uncle, detailing a plot to overthrow the lycan council and place Evan in a position of power. My hands trembled as I read the words. This was the proof I needed, but it also confirmed my worst fe