152 : Love That Idiot

Dory’s face hardens. “Four years ago, when you were here, the Alpha’s brother, Theon, had threatened to take over your pack. At that time, the Moonlight Pack’s security was extremely weak. Alpha Elijah had no choice but to ask for help from the King. The King said that he’ll protect your pack from Theon’s attacks but in return…” she hesitates, her voice choking. I swallow the lump in my throat, feeling like I know the answer. “In return, he wanted to rule our pack and make Alpha Elijah turn into his puppet.”

I take a sharp breath, feeling like someone has pulled the rug from under my feet. He took over Elijah’s pack, so that means Elijah is no longer in control of his pack.

My heart tightens in my chest. He sacrificed his position just to protect me. The Iron Claw pack was his dream. I had seen him work diligently to bring it to where it is now. He shed his blood and tears so the pack could flourish and become the strongest in Fenrisa.

Then he gave all that up. Tears sting my eyes as I