Two massive, fierce, and lethal wolves, one white and the other black, streaked through the night towards the mansion.

Lucian trusted his Alpha sons to protect their women.

"I have Charlie here, and he's willing to be exchanged," Aisling told Lucian.

"Aisling, but Charlie..."

"Don't worry, dad. Everything will be alright. We've already discussed it," she reassured him. Lucian looked at his young daughter anxiously before glancing beyond the barrier at Ophelia.

He felt he had failed them both.

"Here is what you desire," Lucian told Douglas as Aisling pulled the shiny golden egg from her pocket.

The Alpha's eyes lit up with sick greed.

Everything was worth it to gain that power.

That mysterious man, calling himself the Dragon's servant, had not only surprised him with the egg's location but also revealed its power, making himself indispensable as the only one who could hatch it.

Douglas laughed inwardly at his stupidity; he didn't need him, thanks to meeting him. He knew all this time t