Chapter 77 - Guilt

Sam's POV

My life has been entirely upended by the past 24 hours.I've always had such confidence in myself and my identity. How could I not be an Alpha, after all? I may not be the best leader or the strongest Alpha on the continent, but I've never had to be either.

I was raised understanding my role in the larger order and have only ever needed to be a good leader for my pack. Wolves like Knox and Blaise Denizen may make me appear weak, but they are not your typical Alphas. Knox has a good chance of becoming as well-known as Denizen, who is almost godlike.

I will never be able to compete at their level, but the fact remains I'm stronger

than every last member of my pack,which numbers in the thousands.I'd wager I'm even stronger than the shifters in the Nova pack. I've seen Knox's Betas in battle often enough to estimate their skill - it would be a close fight,but I'm relatively certain I would come out on top.

Certain, the same way I was certain I was in love with Melissa. It's not i