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?"

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

was so different from mine. To him, it was about maintaining control, appearances, and traditions-no matter

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 tell him

managed to say through

house. I watched him go, the weight of his expectations pressing

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

She's our mate."

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

he insisted firmly. "We have to believe

confessed, sinking to the ground. The damp earth soaked into my skin, but I didn't care. Exhaustion washed over me, both

The

I hadn't even had the chance to be

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

can't give up now." As I headed back toward the packhouse, a plan began to form. I needed to