Chapter 16 : Telling Susie

Knox's POV

I stood rooted to the spot, watching Melissa with a mix of shock and admiration as she single-handedly silenced the entire council.

Her words cut through their objections like an unforgiving knife, slicing through the thin veil of arrogance they had wrapped themselves in. It was almost amusing to watch the once-vocal councilmen become flustered and unsure under her intense glare.

In those moments, I felt a surge of pride for her. Melissa had transformed from the timid Omega I once knew into a formidable woman who commanded respect. No longer did she cower in the face of intimidation; now, she faced it head-on with a confidence that was impossible to ignore.

As I watched Melissa, I could feel the stirrings of something deeper within me.

Hector, my inner wolf, growled with approval, his instincts pushing me toward her, urging me to reclaim what was once ours. “She’s perfect for us, Knox. She’s strong, capable, and fierce. Claim her, before it’s too late.”

“It’s not that simpl