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?"

day. I trust you to make the right decision." He raised

replied curtly. But inside, frustration simmered. My father's idea of leadership was so different from mine. To him, it was about maintaining control, appearances, and traditions-no matter who got trampled in the process. To me, it was about doing what was right, even if it meant challenging the status

know things are complicated," he continued, placing a heavy hand on my shoulder. A surge of irritation shot through me. His touch felt more like a shackle than a gesture of support. Part of me wanted to shrug him off,

to say through clenched

smile before turning back toward the house. I watched

the sun and casting everything in a dreary grey light. I stopped by my usual old oak tree, its gnarled branches stretching upward like skeletal fingers. "Maybe it's time we accept things

our mate."

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

firmly. "We have to believe

confessed, sinking to the ground. The damp earth soaked into my skin, but I

children. The

to be a part of their lives, to feel them grow, to protect

feet, so over my pity party. I was about to be a

a flicker 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 mattered