Christian’s POV
His lips curled into a bitter smile, a realization dawning on him. "You held back...all this time," he whispered, his voice filled with a mix of awe and resentment. "You could have...you could have defeated me anytime. But you held back."
I nodded, my gaze unwavering. "I didn't want to hurt you," I replied, my voice tinged with regret. "But you forced me. You wanted to prove yourself, to show me that you were stronger. And now you know the truth."
Derek’s body sagged, his strength fading.
A pang of guilt washed over me as I watched my Beta, my friend, crumble beneath the weight of his realization. I had shown him the extent of my power, but at what cost? The sight of his broken form filled me with sadness.
"I'm sorry, Derek," I murmured, my voice laced with regret. "I
