C45 His promise

CASEY'S POV

I watched as Alpha Bran's shoulders sagged, the powerful man I'd known reduced to a weary, regretful figure. A pang of empathy struck me, seeing the weight of his mistakes bearing down on him.

Thorne, ever proud, finally lowered himself onto his knees, closing his eyes as if the shame was too great to bear. His vulnerability was a rare sight, and my heart went out to him.

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