Leslie POV:
As soon as Damien left the room, the warmth of his presence faded, and I was left alone with my thoughts. My heart clenched in my chest, a storm of emotions swirling inside me. I was terrified—not just for me, but for him. I could feel the weight of his decision, the cold darkness he was willing to embrace to protect me and our unborn children. It frightened me more than anything.
I knew he was strong, far stronger than any other wolf I'd ever known. But this… this wasn't just about strength. Damien was talking about tapping into a power so dangerous, so consuming, that it could change him. I didn't want him to become something he wasn't, something dark and twisted. I loved him for the man he was—the Alpha who led with kindness, strength, and love. The Damien who had been my rock through everything, who had stood by me when the world had tried to tear us apart.