Atticus's POV
The steady rhythm of my mate's breathing mingles with my brother's quiet presence as consciousness slowly returns to me. I keep my eyes closed, savoring these precious moments of peace while absorbing the sounds around me.
Another incredible night of rest has ended, and I find myself grateful for these quiet interludes that have become more frequent lately.
These recent days have felt like an endless series of shocking revelations and emotional upheavals.
During my years serving as Beta, I witnessed countless acts of treachery in varying degrees of severity. I often questioned whether anything could surpass the worst betrayals I had encountered.
Now I have my answer. What we discovered exceeds anything I could have imagined. The scope of this deception encompasses our entire Kingdom, and its roots stretch back through multiple generations.
