CHAPTER 52 : Echoes from the past

ALPHA KNOX’S POV

“Knox, we need to talk,” she had said, her voice stern but laced with concern. I was still healing from the deep gash across my shoulder from the last attack, but I stood tall, trying not to let the pain show. The pressure to be invincible, to not show weakness, was always there.

“There’s nothing to discuss, Mother,” I replied, my voice hard. “We’ve got another patrol to set up. I need to focus.”

“This is about the pack,” she said, stepping closer. “You need more than just warriors and patrols. You need allies. Resources.”

I knew where this was going. We had been dancing around this conversation for weeks, and I had no interest in entertaining it.

“Susie’s mother is willing to fund us. She’s wealthy, Knox. More than we could ever hope to gather ourselves. With her support, we could hire more warriors, strengthen the borders, and secure the future of this pack.”

I clenched my jaw, turning away from her. “I’m not marrying someone for their money, Mother.”

“This isn’t ju