Chapter 13 King’s decision

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My voice caught in my throat as the Alpha King’s words set in. He was absolutely correct and I understood the potential consequences of my actions

completely.

Things in Anemond were different than they were here. In Anemond, going) against the Alpha’s wish or running from the Pack was considered treason, and furthermore, a felony. They were strict in their laws and highly set in their ways in the capital, something I knew all too well. I’d lived in that terrible city for eighteen

years.

Asher Collins’ cold gray eyes bore into mine with horrible intensity as he waited for me to respond to his accusation, but I didn’t know how to answer. If I owned up to and admitted that I was trying to run away, I would be arrested and tried for treason. But I didn’t have another reason to justify my actions.

Who would run into the forest at midnight with all of their belongings other than

a deserter?

Luckily, before I could respond, Rayden rushed to his feet.

“You’re taking her to Anemond?” he demanded in surprise, and his hands balled into a fist at his side.

Alpha Gareth and Sofia’s cheeks darkened at their eldest son’s sudden outburst, and they looked at the Alpha King with apologetic expressions.

“Please forgive him, Your Majesty,” Gareth pleaded, and his dark eyes shot daggers toward his son.

“Yes, please, Your Majesty,” Sofia insisted, but Asher raised his hand to cut her off. Sofia closed her mouth and nodded, and then the Alpha King turned his

attention to their son.

from your time with the Myriad?” he asked in

a Medal of Honor during your services. Was questioning your commander something

His expression said it all-

Asher Collins in the eyes

posture.

said in an even tone. “But you can’t take Ca ssy away from

cut him off in a loud and surprised tone, and then he shook his head

turned to his son.

ordered, but

Why was he sticking up for me so much and

hear the young man out. He seems to have a very good reason for remaining and a decent case to make. So, please, Rayden, explain yourself.”

my throat. I was scared

well-being.

long, deep breath. His eyes seemed nervous,

he gestured toward me. “She’s still very much injured and

little.”

Your Majesty,” Luna Sofia spoke up, and she offered me an

words for a moment, and for a second, I wondered if he would allow me to continue standing there in pain.

his head instead and gestured to the chair opposite him. “Take

step forward, I nearly fell. My entire body was still incredibly sore, and without Marley’s

took notice and rushed

guided me over to the

Alpha King waited for me to be situated,

he urged.

another breath and then

Your Majesty,” he began. “We need her here. As my father mentioned to you earlier, an unknown illness has been spreading through the

treatments.”

he were amused by something Rayden had said. His cold eyes darted

replied, and it took all of my effort to

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