Chapter 45

Sylvia’s POV I stood frozen, my mind struggling to process what I'd just heard. My mother—Alpha Astra Frost of the Frostfang Pack—had just apologized to me. The woman who had never shown weakness, who ruled our territory and Frostline Enterprises with an iron fist, was actually saying sorry. My wolf stirred inside me, equally surprised at this unprecedented moment. "I've never blamed you," I finally said, managing a small smile despite the shock still coursing through my system. "Mom, I know how hard it's been for you all these years." The weight of what she'd endured wasn't lost on me. A female Alpha leading one of the most powerful packs in the region, running a multi-billion dollar company surrounded by men who would rather see her fail than succeed. The constant battle to prove herself worthy of her position, day after day. "You fought your way to the top alone," I continued, my voice growing stronger. "I understand why you've been so demanding with me. I've never held it against y