BETA MARCUS POV
I crushed the transmission crystal in my hand.
The sharp pieces cut my palm, but I barely felt the pain. What I'd just heard through the magical link made my blood run cold.
"The girl has awakened," Lady Vex's voice had said. "The Goddess-born is more powerful than we expected. Change of plans, Marcus. Kill them all. Tonight."
Kill them all. Including my own kid.
I looked across the strategy room where the alliance leaders were planning their next move. Aria sat at the head of the table, her face serious as she studied maps. Kael and Lucien flanked her, while Elder Thorne pointed out possible Shadow Lord strongholds.
They trusted me totally. For twenty-three years, I'd been their loyal Beta. I'd fought beside them, bled with them, helped raise their children.
And for the last five years, I'd been selling them out to their enemies.
"Marcus?" Aria looked up at me. "Are you alright? You look pale."
