Chapter 44

Sylvia’s POV "Come on, everyone in the Silver Moon Pack remembers those three years you shamelessly chased after Alpha Zane. It was practically a public spectacle." I almost laughed out loud—not because Hugo was being witty, but because of how pathetically transparent his attempt to deflect was. I caught the subtle shift in my mother's expression. Alpha Astra might have tolerated many things, but even she couldn't stomach outsiders belittling her blood daughter. Still, I saw it—that flicker of hesitation in her eyes. She didn't entirely believe him, but she wasn't rushing to my defense either. Because the question lingered. If Hugo had truly abandoned Selene, her "perfect" delicate daughter, for me—what reason would he have? I raised my chin and gave her a cool smile. "Mother, do you seriously believe that man?" Alpha Astra stiffened. "Sylvia, you need to remember… Hugo is your sister's mate." I felt something crack deep in my chest. I wasn't the daughter she fought for. I was the prob