Alpha Dax’s POV “You went to Elena,” I said, my voice low. “You offered her money to leave me.” Her eyes flickered, but she didn’t deny it. That was all I needed. The truth was already cutting into me. “Well, I didn’t exactly go to her. As if I’d ever get that close to those disgusting humans. I sent her a mail. But yeah.” For a second, the room felt too small. The walls pressed in. My chest burned like I couldn’t breathe. “You destroyed the only good thing I ever had,” I said. She leaned forward, her voice sharp but steady. “I did what I had to. That woman is not fit to be your mate. She will destroy the pack. You don’t see it now, but you will.” I stepped closer, every muscle in my body tight. “No, Mother. You destroyed me. You went behind my back, treated me like

