Their Secret Obsession by Pippa Moon

Chapter 0316

Knox's POV

I stood in the ruins of my father's room, the scent of rage and betrayal thick in the air. The once-majestic chamber was now a battlefield-furniture reduced to splinters, curtains torn from their rods, and shards of broken glass glittering like sinister stars on the floor. The

moonlight streamed through the shattered windows, casting eerie shadows that danced across the chaos.

My father faced me with defiance etched into his features. His eyes, once commanding and authoritative, now flickered with a mix of anger and desperation. He lunged at me, but I was quicker. Half-shifted into my 'wolf' form, I sidestepped his attack with ease. My claws- sharp and deadly-glinted as they caught the light.

"Is this what you've become?" I snarled my voice, a guttural growl that resonated deep within my chest. "A coward who preys on his own pack? On his own sons?" He responded with a feral growl, throwing a wild punch that grazed my cheek. The sting only fueled my fury. I tackled him, and we crashed into a bookshelf, sending volumes of forgotten lore tumbling around us.

"I am your Alpha, you will respect me."He roared, but I ignored him and pinned him to the ground, my hand wrapping around his throat. My claws pierced his flesh, warm blood seeping between my fingers.

"You are no Alpha," I taunted, leaning in close so he could see the contempt in my eyes. "An Alpha protects his pack. An Alpha stands by his family. You? You're nothing but a traitor."

"Knox-" he choked out, his hands clawing at my arm as he struggled to breathe.

"Do something!" Leigh spluttered, his gaze darting desperately to Adam.

smile, his eyes gleaming with a dangerous light. "What kind of Alpha makes deals with

am no curse." Havoc moaned as my fist connected with our father's face repeatedly, each punch releasing months of pent-up

wants his pack to thrive!" he gurgled, blood trickling from

the force of my blows, but I didn't care. The physical pain was nothing compared to

he tried to push me off, mustering strength from some deep,

really want to know?" Leigh rasped, attempting to claw at my face. I laughed bitterly, grabbing his wrist and slamming it

Lottie is!" I

check, that is your issue, son," he sneered, a twisted grin spreading across his battered face. His words struck me like a blow. "Mate?" I repeated, momentarily thrown off balance. Behind

he echoed, confusion lacing his tone. I clenched my jaw, pushing down the turmoil swirling within me. There was no time to delve into that complicated mess. "I'll fill you in later. It's... complicated," I muttered,

know about the deal..." Adam stepped closer, his eyes never leaving Leigh's

of the

his

was nothing left-I'd made sure of that. Anger boiled inside me, not just for the lies, but for the sheer amount of people who knew about the forced rejection of Lottie-people who had

Adam scoffed. "My point, Knox, is he knows

How many secrets had been kept from me? How many lies had I been fed? Leigh took advantage of my distraction, shoving me off with a sudden burst of strength. He

think you

he attempted to wield his Alpha aura against us mid-shift. The oppressive energy pressed in, but it

on the wolf struggling against my father's command. "I am an Alpha in my own right," he added with a semi-amused laugh as he threw