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.

Adam had the other wolf-Father's lackey-pinned against the wall with one hand. The wolf struggled futilely, feet dangling inches above the ground. Adam watched our confrontation with a half-amused smile, his eyes gleaming with a dangerous light. "What kind of Alpha makes deals with demons and burdens his son with a hellhound?" I roared, the memory of my cursed beast igniting fresh anger. I knew Adam knew of Havic's origin; there was no way Lottie had kept that from

Havoc moaned as my fist connected with our father's face repeatedly, each punch releasing months of pent-up frustration and pain for both Havoc

who wants his pack to thrive!" he gurgled, blood trickling from the corner of his

did it for your own greed!" My knuckles ached from the force of my blows, but I didn't care. The physical pain was nothing compared to the betrayal that burned

lied as he tried to push me off, mustering strength from

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

know where Lottie is!" I demanded,

face.

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

his eyes never

of the tongue,"

his eyes

use as a weapon. There 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 actively

Adam scoffed. "My point, Knox,

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 staggered to his

think you

shift His bones cracked and reformed, muscles bulging as fur sprouted along his arms. I watched, unflinching, as he attempted to wield his Alpha aura against us mid-shift. The oppressive energy pressed in, but it

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 the