Fell for the Alpha-less Queen

hapter 498 The Weight of the Wolf

"I know."

Some things were never truly his choice to begin with.

"Do you really want to lead the Gray Wolf Mercenary Corps?" That was what mattered most to her his will, his choice.

And maybe she was the only one who ever cared about what he actually wanted.

Everyone else just expected him to obey.

"It's my responsibility," Avery said quietly. "Since I'm the heir to the Gray Wolf Corps, I can't turn my back

on it."

"You might not know this, but every time the corps takes on a mission, the commander has to activate the Wolf Battle Formation. That formation is our core technique–it links everyone's wolf power together. On the Siberian tundra, it helped us resist the cold. When we were seizing crystal mines, it let ten men fight like a hundred. It's the only reason we're able to take on those high-risk jobs."

His fingers tapped lightly on the body of his guitar.

"My father's getting old. His control over the formation is slipping. Just last month, the core energy destabilized during a mission. Three squads lost their wolf forms early. They nearly froze to death out there."

He took a deep breath, his voice low.

"The Council of Elders has been pressuring me every day to take over. If I don't step up soon, and the formation fails again during a mission, the entire corps could be wiped out. My father's been pushing himself for my sake, but his body can't take it anymore. Last time he used the formation, he coughed up blood. If I keep avoiding this... he might not survive the next one."

His voice cracked slightly. He stared into the distance, his eyes full of helplessness-and resolve.

He wasn't the kind of person who could live selfishly.

These years away had already been the greatest indulgence his father had ever allowed him.

"You don't have to think that way," Ms. Tessa said calmly. "You're not the only one who could lead the Gray Wolf Corps. If you don't want to do it, then let's find someone else capable to take your place."

Sometimes things were complicated-but sometimes, they were simple.

"My father would never accept that. The Corps is his life's work. There's no way he'd hand it over to someone else."

Avery didn't want to lead the Gray Wolf Corps.

But he didn't see another way.

He had to protect the people around him. He couldn't bear to see them harmed- not even a little.noveldrama

Chapter 498 The Weight of the Wolf

"And what about your dream?" Her voice softened. "Are you really going to give that up? Don't tell me you've had enough-I know how much you love music."

He had held on for so long for a reason.

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Avery stayed silent.

She was right.

That dream had always lived inside him.

To build the most legendary rock band-not just in Murica, but the entire world.

And the Avery Band was that dream.

It held his ambition, his love, and his brotherhood.

"If it's because of your father, then let me talk to him."

"It won't work. It doesn't matter who talks to him. He's stubborn. Ruthless. That's how he held the top seat for so long." He gave a bitter laugh. "Tessa, promise me you won't take any risks. I don't want you getting involved in this."

"Avery! We're brothers!"

"And that's exactly why I don't want any of you dragged into this."

Every member of the Avery Band was someone he cherished. He would never let harm touch them.

"Promise me, okay? Don't go looking for my father. Let me handle this myself. Just like I've never pried into your past... I've always respected your space." Ms. Tessa fell silent.

He was right.

She had her own secrets, her own hidden past. And he had never once asked. All he'd ever done-was quietly watch over her.

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