chapter one hundred and seventy seven

pov supreme alpha

The air in the room felt heavy, and the atmosphere was imbued with the tension that accompanies such grave news. I, the Supreme Alpha, was seated in my armchair, trying to suppress the cough that had plagued me for weeks. The doctor, an experienced man, remained serious as he analyzed the results of the tests.

"I fear I can no longer postpone, Alpha. Your condition has worsened significantly, and the treatment we were using is no longer effective. You have, at most, six months," explained the doctor, his eyes laden with sadness.

I coughed again, this time tasting the metallic flavor of blood in my mouth. The news was like a crushing weight on my shoulders, and the fragility of my own existence became undeniable.

"We've exhausted all available treatment options. Unfortunately, there's no cure for this disease, and soon it will spread to other organs, resulting in multiple organ failure. I'm sorry, Alpha."

As I absorbed the gravity of the situation, the Beta entered th