Chapter 15

As we walked, Naomi continued trembling by my side. I knew she had joined her mother with the intention of betraying me. I had been visiting other wolves who wanted to take control of our territory when I discovered the web of lies, she had spun for me, and I felt like the biggest fool that had ever existed. But it was nothing I couldn't handle. After all, I was the Alpha, the leader of our pack, and I was determined to protect my own at any cost. Unfortunately, at that time, I was immature, and I committed a heinous act that I now regret.

"Why did you do it, Naomi?" I asked, knowing she knew exactly what I was referring to.

She swallowed hard before responding. "I'm sorry, I don't know what you're talking about, Alpha..."

"Don't lie to me, Naomi," I said in a low voice, tightening my grip on her arm.

She cried out in pain, and her eyes filled with tears. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry."

I kept walking, my mind submerged in memories of the past. I remembered how Naomi used to be my beloved unt