Their Secret Obsession by Pippa Moon

Chapter 0296

"Kane," he called out. "A word?"

I waited as he closed the distance between us, bracing myself for the lecture I knew was coming. It was always the same-responsibilities, duties, the weight of the pack resting on my shoulders.

"What is it?" I asked, striving to keep my tone neutral. He studied me intently, his piercing gaze searching for something-weakness, perhaps, or defiance.

"I've heard about the incident with Connie."

"I'll handle it," I sighed, rolling my eyes despite myself.

"See that you do. The pack can't afford any internal conflicts right now." He nodded slowly. I paused, a bitter laugh threatening to escape.

"So we are clear... Do you want me to scold my mate or defend her to Adam?"

lead this pack one day. I trust you to make the right decision."

maintaining control, appearances, and traditions-no matter who got trampled in the process. To me, it was about doing

touch felt more like a shackle than a gesture of support. Part of me wanted to shrug him off, to tell him that his way of leading was outdated and blind

Alpha," I managed to say

toward the house. I watched him

the sun and casting everything in a dreary grey light. I stopped by my usual old oak tree, its gnarled branches

our mate."

if she doesn't want us..." My voice broke, the

firmly. "We

how much more I can take," I confessed, sinking to the ground. The damp earth soaked into my skin, but

children. The

of hope and despair. I hadn't even had the chance to be a part of

so over my pity party. I was

of determination igniting inside me. "I can't give up now." As I headed back toward the packhouse, a plan began to form. I needed to set things fight, to fight for what