Christian’s POV
After running through the forest for minutes, I found the alpha and Bella standing side by side.
The alpha wore a twisted grin, his eyes gleaming with madness. He radiated power and dominance.
"So, you've come to reclaim what's yours," the alpha sneered, his voice dripping with arrogance. "You're too late. She’s mine.”
I tightened my grip on my silver sword, my knuckles turning white. "We'll see about that."
Without warning, the man lunged at me, teeth bared.
I dodged his attack with a swift sidestep, his razor-sharp claws grazing my cheek.
The alpha kicked me aside and launched himself at Derek, his sheer strength overpowering him. He pinned the man to the ground, his jaws closing in on his throat. I felt a surge of panic and anger course through me.
"No!" I roa
