Alpha Amanda's Love Adventure (By Aurora Grey) novel Chapter 68

Chapter 68 Weight of Trust

Amanda’s POV:

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“You’re all worried about the wrong things, but I’ve thought this through. Amanda’s got both courage and brains. Remember the mess with Michelle? Or the dispute with the Moonshield Pack? She handled every one of those perfectly. I don’t care if she has a wolf spirit or what she looks like, I trust her character. And more than that, I trust her to protect the Eclipse Pack,” Hugh said firmly. My fingertips warmed against the edge of the document. No one had ever trusted me like that before.

Back in the Glacier Pack, people respected me because I was a capable Alpha, but that respect came with fear.

Regina and the others only ever saw me as a joke, because of my face.

But Hugh… he knew every so-called “flaw” I had and still chose to hand me the pack’s core authority, still called me Luna in front of everyone.

Alice’s voice softened inside me. “The old man really means it this time. He doesn’t just say you’re family, he treats you like it.”

I lifted my gaze to Hugh, speaking sincerely. “Hugh, I don’t want these rights of control. But if the Eclipse Pack ever needs me, I’ll give everything I have.”

It wasn’t that I didn’t value his trust, I did. I just knew power came with responsibility. I had to earn that trust before accepting what came with it.

Hugh chuckled and pressed a pen into my hand. “Silly girl. This isn’t privilege, it’s responsibility. It belongs to the Luna who’ll lead in the future. Take it. Learn. I’m still here.”

I gripped the pen in my palm and signed my name. The moment the tip touched the paper, it wasn’t for the lands or resources, it was for the look in Hugh’s eyes, the kind of trust that held no hesitation. Being believed in-completely, unconditionally-felt steadier than winning any fight I’d ever been in.

“Hugh, I …” The words caught in my throat. My nose stung, and I nearly let a tear fall onto the page.

I clutched his sleeve, it smelled faintly of cedar, the same scent he always carried. It reminded me of the smooth warm stones I used to find in the Glacier Pack winters-something solid, something safe.

I bit down hard on my lip, trying to swallow the sob, but I couldn’t hold it back. I leaned forward and buried my face in his chest.

His hand came to rest gently on my back, patting me in slow, soothing strokes-the way you’d calm a frightened animal. “Alright now, you’re not a kid anymore. Just listen to me,” he murmured.

“But…

”

Alice let out a soft sigh in my head. “You’ve held it in long enough. Crying isn’t shameful. That old man’s someone worth leaning on.”

I sniffled and wiped my tears on his jacket before slowly straightening back up.

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Chapter 68 Weight of Trust

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When I looked up, I met Josh’s awkward gaze. He was scratching the back of his head so hard it looked like he was going to mess up his hair completely, clearly torn between offering comfort or pretending he hadn’t seen anything.

Patrick, on the other hand, kept his eyes lowered, running his fingers along the rim of his glass. The sharp edge in his demeanor from earlier had dulled.

Only Samson was the same, leaning back in his chair, lazily spinning his glass between his fingers. His gaze rested on me, expression unreadable, but there wasn’t a trace of contempt in it either.

“You worry too much, kid. All the serious business is done. No more delays, let’s eat,” Hugh said, patting my hand. He picked up a fork and placed a slice of meat on my plate.

But the atmosphere at the table had clearly shifted. Alan barely touched his food before glancing at his watch, then grabbed his jacket from the back of his chair. “Grandpa, I’ve got a meeting tonight with reps from another pack. I need to head out.”

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