CHAPTER 44

　　My mum took a deep breath, her eyes reflecting the weight of the secrets she was about to reveal to me. I breathed heavily as if I had known the magnitude of the impediment. 　　"The upcoming sports competition holds more than meets the eye. Alpha Jason has motives beyond the pack's success. He's entangled in a complex web of power and alliances that may not serve the best interests of the pack," My mum spoke. 　　My eyes widened with surprise. "Jason? What do you mean, Mum? He's our alpha, our leader. Why would he have such motives?" 　　"Amaya, Alpha Jason is driven by ambitions that go beyond the well-being of the pack. Be cautious and trust your instincts," Mum warned me. 　　I was still digesting my mum's words when she widened her eyes and said, 　　"There's another secret, Amaya, one that I have kept from you to protect you." 　　My gaze locked with my mother, a mix of anticipation and apprehension in my eyes. "What secret, Mum? You can tell me anything." Before she talked, I brainstormed