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?"

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

him, it was about maintaining control, appearances, and traditions-no matter who got

than a gesture of support. Part of

to

turning back toward the house. I watched him go, the weight of his expectations pressing down like

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

She's our mate." Rolo

she doesn't remember, if she doesn't want us..." My voice broke, the thought too painful to

he insisted firmly. "We have to believe

how much more I can take," I confessed, sinking to the ground. The damp earth soaked into my skin, but I didn't care. Exhaustion washed over me, both physical and emotional. "One day at a time," Rolo soothed. "For her. For our

The

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

my pity party. I was about to be a

up now." As I headed back toward the packhouse, a plan began to