chapter one hundred and seventy-four

POV Hope

I could feel my face burning from the strong slap I received; the pain throbbed as he advanced towards me, pressing his hands against my neck. A distressing sensation left me struggling to breathe.

"Alpha..." I tried to mumble, but my voice came out weak, muffled by the pressure on my neck.

"I warned you. Never try to interfere between me and your mother. You came to this pack with the goal of controlling your wolf. Don't try to meddle in my leadership or the rules!" He yelled angrily, pressing even harder on my neck, suffocating me.

Suddenly, he let go, and my body fell to the ground. Still weak, I opened my mouth trying to pull in as much air as possible into my lungs.

"Get out!" He ordered, pointing to the door. I was paralyzed, my body weak, unable to move. I must have been without oxygen for at least five minutes, and dizziness overwhelmed me, as if I were about to vomit.

"Get out! I won't repeat myself!" He snarled angrily. In frustration, he grabbed me by the shirt col