Chapter 79

Chapter 79: The Alpha's Decree

Chad pov

The sun rose, as it always does. However, nothing felt the same. My world had shifted on its axis, and I was still trying to get my bearings. I had not slept. Couldn't sleep. Every time I closed my eyes, I saw Avy's face. Heard her words. I felt the weight of my mistakes crush me. The bed was very comfortable. The room was very silent. I paced, creating a route across the dense carpet. My mind raced, yet my thoughts were muddled. How could I have gotten it so wrong? How could I have damaged her so much? I watched the sun rise higher into the sky. Monday. The day of my first speech as Alpha. The day I would confront my pack. My backpack. The thought hung heavy in my gut. I had a responsibility to them. To all of them. This includes Avy. Particularly Avy. I didn't bother eating breakfast. My stomach turned just thinking about food. Instead, I showered, feeling the hot water pound against my flesh. I hoped it would clear my head. It didn't. I got