Avery’s POV
“The what?! You can’t do that, Father! That’s treason! You’re betraying the pack!”
My voice echoed within the office, but no one outside would hear me…not when the walls were thick and soundproof. My heartbeat pounded in my ears as I took a shaky step back, my hands clenched into fists.
“Is this why you wanted to quit being the pack’s Beta?” My voice was trembling, but my anger was steady. “So you wouldn’t have to carry the guilt while you stab your own people in the back?” My father just sat there, calm and unmoved, while my whole world started tilting.
“Why are you telling me this? Is this some kind of twisted test? Are you trying to see if I’ll choose you over the pack?” I swallowed hard, forcing down the knot in my throat. “Well, I won’t. I was raised to know where my
