POV: King Alpha Tatum
King Alpha Tatum paced the corridor outside the healer's room, his heart heavy with worry. Inside, healers and shamans worked tirelessly to save Queen Luna Beatrice, but the scent of death hung in the air like a dark cloud.
As Alpha of the pack, Tatum had faced many challenges, but none had prepared him for this betrayal. Carla, a trusted member of their pack, had succumbed to greed and ambition, aligning herself with the rogues who sought to destabilize their peaceful existence.
The healer emerged from the room, his expression grim. Tatum's breath caught in his throat, anticipating the worst. "Alpha Tatum..."
"Tell me," Tatum demanded, his voice tight with emotion.
The healer shook his head sadly. "I'm sorry, Alpha. We did everything we could, but the poison was
