Chapter 12. Cursed

Xavier's POV

Numerous things go unseen, hidden in the mindless chase of power, in this world of tremendous competition, where everyone is caught up in the race, rushing without looking back. It is a perilous path that can lead to greed and craziness, allowing you to lose sight of what counts - relationships, family, and everything you cherish. 

The pull of power may be intoxicating, its effect so strong that even the most fearsome individuals can be readily manipulated. Those who hold power, on the other hand, are those who know how to use it properly.

My father, the Alpha of Oak Pack, Garrison Ronan, was the ideal of an effective leader. He fought for justice and the well-being of our species with unshakeable pride and immense might. His greatest virtue was loyalty, but even loyalty has limits. When the thirst for power fills a person's heart, it pushes them to challenge those they once admired.

Oberon, my father's loyal brother, succumbed to the seduct