Alpha Amanda's Love Adventure (By Aurora Grey) novel Chapter 52

Chapter 52 Wrong Path

Amanda’s POV:

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Watching Michelle reluctantly apologize, I could tell Hugh didn’t want things to get any uglier. He still valued his old ties with the Midnight Pack. But that didn’t mean I was just going to let this slide.

I took a small step forward, my voice loud and clear so everyone could hear. “Ms. Gill, actually, you don’t need to apologize to me.”

She froze, confusion flashing across her face. “What do you mean by that?” she asked, biting her lip.

“It’s simple,” I said calmly. “I’m not the one you should be apologizing to.”

I paused, letting my words sink in before turning to Alan. His eyes were downcast, disappointment written all over his face.

“First, you should apologize to Alan. He trusted you as a friend, and you betrayed that trust. Second, you should apologize to your father. You embarrassed not only yourself in front of everyone here, but you also shamed your entire pack. And finally, you owe everyone here an apology. Your actions wasted their time and ruined the mood.”

Inside my head, Alice clapped her hands. “Well said! Let her know playing the victim doesn’t work. When you’re wrong, you admit it!”

“You!” Michelle’s face turned crimson. She opened her mouth but couldn’t get a single word out.

A few people around us nodded. “Ms. Lamb’s right,” someone said. “Werewolves care most about trust and honor. She deserves to be called out.”

Another voice chimed in softly, “Didn’t expect her to be this bold. She looks quiet, but she’s actually got a sharp mind.”

Hugh chuckled, breaking the tension. “She’s still young and speaks her mind too freely sometimes. Sorry if she’s made things awkward.”

He waved at me. “Come on, Amanda. Let’s head inside. The guests are waiting.”

I knew he was giving the Midnight Pack a way to save face-and at the same time, quietly confirming that I was under the Ortegas’ protection.

I followed Hugh toward the main hall. Behind us, I heard Andrew’s furious voice scolding Michelle. “Get yourself home right now! Stop embarrassing me in front of everyone!”

I didn’t look back. She’d chosen her path. She’d have to live with the consequences.

Michelle’s POV:

After Andrew’s harsh words, I stood frozen in place. My fingers clenched the wet fabric of my skirt as tears blurred my vision.

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Chapter 52 Wrong Path

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I was so unwilling to accept this. I’d done all of this for the Midnight Pack. I just wanted to ally with the Eclipse Pack to keep us stable. How had everything gone so wrong?

But when I looked up and saw Amanda walking into the hall beside Hugh, something in me shifted.

I suddenly remembered what people used to say about her-Amanda, the Omega without a wolf spirit, who still managed to win first place at the physical challenge through sheer physical strength. And just now, when I tried to frame her, she hadn’t panicked or backed down. With a few calm words, she turned the entire situation around and earned everyone’s respect.

Dad’s voice echoed in my mind-his tired sighs about how the Midnight Pack was barely holding on, and how the Westgate branch’s Betas were ready to leave.

I’d always thought the only way to save the Midnight Pack was to ally with a powerful pack like Eclipse. That’s why I got desperate-why I tried little tricks, flattered the Ortegas, and dragged Amanda down to make myself look better.

But now, watching Amanda, I realized something-depending on others would never save us.

She didn’t even have a wolf spirit, yet she stood tall on her own strength. So why couldn’t I?

Maybe I didn’t need an alliance to keep us alive. Maybe I could secure new supply deals myself. Talk to the branch alphas directly. Use my ability to help the Midnight Pack survive-instead of lying and scheming like I did today.

I wiped my tears and clenched my fists.

The humiliation and panic from earlier began to fade, replaced by something steadier-determination. Even if I’d ruined things with the Eclipse Pack this time, I wasn’t going to walk the wrong path again. The Midnight Pack’s future would depend on my own strength.

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