Alpha Amanda's Love Adventure (By Aurora Grey) novel Chapter 51

Chapter 51 No Choice

Michelle’s POV:

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Tears quickly rolled down my face. I gripped the hem of my dress so tightly that my nails dug into my palms. Images of my pack flashed through my mind-we’d been out of supplies for almost two weeks. The Westgate branch was falling apart. Dad said the only way to stabilize things was to ally with the Bluemoon Pack.

I had planned to get along with Alan, earn Hugh’s favor, and slowly make that alliance happen. But then Amanda showed up. Hugh adored her instantly, and even Alan started paying attention to her. When I realized our pack might not last much longer, I panicked.

“You know what?” Alan’s voice was cold as ice. “You completely shattered everything I thought I knew about you-and every bit of trust I ever had.”

“Please, let me explain. It’s not what you think.” I tried to defend myself, but the disappointment in his eyes made my throat tighten. Maybe I was wrong. Maybe I shouldn’t have tried to frame her. I should’ve just talked things through.

“Now that the truth’s out, Ms. Gill,” Hugh said, his usual warmth gone, “I think you owe Amanda an apology.”

The people around us started whispering. Their stares felt like sharp needles pricking my skin. Shame burned through me, and I wanted nothing more than to disappear. Then, out of the corner of my eye, I saw my dad, Andrew Gill, standing among the crowd. I rushed to him.

“Dad, please help me!”

Andrew’s face flushed bright red. He shook off my hand and turned to Hugh with a forced smile. “Mr. Hugh, I’m so sorry. Michelle just came back from the North, so she’s not used to our rules here. I hope you won’t take her behavior seriously.”

“Andrew,” a deep, familiar voice cut in, “You think saying she ‘doesn’t know the rules’ excuses what she’s done?”

My whole body froze. Samson was walking over, his expression as cold as stone. That’s when it hit me—I’d gone about everything the wrong way. I hadn’t just failed to help my pack; I’d also ruined our relationship with the Ortegas. The tears came harder this time-not from/self-pity, but regret.

Samson’s POV:

“Samson, I … ” I didn’t let Michelle finish. The calculation and regret in her eyes said it all. No excuse could

fix this.

I turned to Andrew, keeping my tone even but direct. “Andrew, the Bluemoon Pack stands by its own. No matter what you think of Amanda, she’s one of us. Did you ever stop to think what this does to our pack’s reputation?”

Andrew’s expression flickered. I could see the gears turning in his head. The Midnight Pack had been short on resources lately, barely staying afloat thanks to their protective gear business-and Bluemoon was their

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Sure enough, he quickly yanked Michelle toward him. “Apologize to Ms. Lamb. Now.”

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“Dad, what are you doing?” Michelle cried, struggling to pull away. Her voice cracked, but Andrew ignored her completely.

“If you won’t apologize,” he snapped, “then don’t bother coming back to the Midnight Pack!”

My brow lifted slightly. Clever move. He was using her exile as leverage to pressure Amanda into forgiving her. If Amanda refused, she’d look like the unreasonable one.

The murmurs around us confirmed it. People were already starting to pity Michelle.

Eventually, she lowered her head and muttered a quiet apology. I didn’t look at her. My eyes stayed on Hugh. He narrowed his gaze but said nothing-he knew exactly what Andrew was doing too.

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