#Chapter 272: Alpha Honor

Abby An arm loops around my waist, pulling me close as Karl’s scent envelops me. I bury my face in his chest to protect myself against the scrutiny, and as tears stream down my face, I wonder how I’ll ever be able to recover from this. But then Karl’s voice reverberates through the room, a commanding presence that silences the chaos around us. It’s the voice of an Alpha, and every pair of eyes turns to him in an instant, obedient to his command. “Everyone, ENOUGH!” The room falls into an immediate hush once more. The chaos stops, and people freeze in their tracks, their voices falling silent. Everyone turns to look at us, and as I lift my gaze to look up at Karl, I can see what feels like millions of eyes staring at me. Karl then shifts his attention to me, his strong arms still holding me close. His warm breath brushes my ear as he whispers, “I’m going to fix everything, Abby. Trust me.” I swallow as I look up at him. The determination in his gaze and the softness in