Chapter 121

At the mere mention of 'digging,' a wave of irritation washed over me. I knew all too well what that euphemism really entailed—blackmail, bribery, extortion, and coercing friends to betray one another. Still, I kept my mouth shut, choosing not to reveal the contempt simmering inside me.

"So, you consider yourself a benevolent Alpha, intending only to provide assistance and then depart once the Lemuel pack's wrongs have been rectified?" I challenged her, and I could feel the weight of my question hanging in the air, implying: Or do you have intentions of seizing control of the pack and its territory once you've finished commanding everyone around?

Bea regarded me with a look of admiration, letting out a throaty laugh that somehow stirred an inexplicable jealousy within me.

"Oh, I like you," she purred, surveying me from head to toe as if she were just now taking in my presence for the first time. "I can assure you, Aadita, that all I desire is to restore peace with