The Alpha King is unavailable 42

"This is all your fault!" I hissed, roughly dropping Emma's hand

The sudden movement startled her awake from her feigned drowsiness. She stumbled, falling to her knees

on the gravel path.

"Mommy?" Emma called out, her voice small and confused.

I ignored her, striding toward the waiting car. My heels crunched against the

gravel, matching the grinding of my teeth.

"Mommy, wait for me!" Emma cried, scrambling to her feet and running after me.

I didn't slow down. Let her chase me for once.

(Matriarch Evelyn's POV)

As soon as Victoria disappeared through the front door, I straightened my posture. The frail, elderly woman act had served its purpose.

"Ethan," I said, my voice leaving no room for argument, "meet me in the Stone Ancestral Hall. Now."

Without waiting for his response, I turned to Bernard Sheppard, who stood quietly by the door. "Bernard, bring Isabelle from the hall. I want her to witness this."

Bernard bowed deeply. "Yes, Matriarch."

I made my way to the Stone Ancestral Hall, my steps purposeful and strong. The ancient stone walls seemed to whisper their approval as I entered the sacred

space.

Isabelle was still kneeling in the center of the room, her expression brightening with relief when she saw me.

exclaimed, attempting

I snapped, my voice echoing off the stone

in her knees finally

rushed to her daughter's side, helping her back into a kneeling position. "Mother, please," she pleaded, Isabelle

an eyebrow, waiting

nudged her daughter. "Isabelle, apologize to your

resentment before she

I'm sorry, I know I was wrong," she

shouldn't be apologizing to me!"

snapped up, confusion written across her features. Then understanding dawned, followed

horror.

Eleanor whispered urgently, giving

clenched, but she turned to face Olivia, who stood quietly beside me. "Olivia Winters, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have wronged

7

O III

studied her face for a moment, finding no true repentance there.

suffice for now,

take your daughter and go," I ordered, waving my hand dismissively. "I need to

She helped Isabelle to her feet and quickly ushered her

frame seeming diminished

commanded, pointing to the center of the

hesitation, he dropped to his knees before me, his head bowed in submission. The Alpha King of the Silvercrest Pack, reduced to

me you would take good care of Olivia," I said, circling him slowly. "Is this

her?"

his conscience. I could see the muscles in his shoulders tense with

accusation.

"bring me the Alpha's Discipline

forward, her emerald eyes

to speak

immediately, understanding my message. This was between Ethan and

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255