Adhara was left alone to fend against the Lunirich Gods.
Accepting that was hard for Evelyn and Gistella, but the two realized that this must have been harder for Rex, and yet he didn't even let out a word of complaint. That made them bite down on their tongues and restrain themselves from saying more.
Besides, as Rex said, it was already done.
No use arguing about it.
Moreover, deep down, the two of them also knew that this was the role of the Female Alpha.
Protecting the pack while the Alpha was away is the role of the Female Alpha, not them.
Adhara was fulfilling her role, and now, it's time to fulfill theirs.
"What do you need us to do?" Evelyn asked with a determined tone. "For Adhara, we'll do anything."
"Anything," Gistella added with a nod, also as determined.
Rex nodded and turned around, staring at the empty expanse as far as the eye can see.
