Chapter 13 King’s decision

CA SSANDRA

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.

the Myriad?” he asked in an amused

Medal of Honor during your services. Was questioning your commander something you learned during your service?”

and relaxed. His expression said it all- he’d made a

a moment, he looked Asher Collins in the eyes and

posture.

even tone. “But you can’t

Gareth cut him off in a loud and surprised tone, and then he shook his head and turned to the Alpha

then turned to his

ordered, but Rayden’s nostrils flared.

up for me so much and risking his fate? The Alpha King could have

his hand toward Fareth. “I wish to hear the young man out. He seems to have a very good reason for remaining and a decent

in my throat. I was scared for

well-being.

a long, deep breath. His eyes seemed

I do, can we allow Ca ssandra to take a seat?” he wondered, and he gestured toward

little.”

please, Your Majesty,” Luna Sofia spoke up, and she offered me an apologetic glance. “May she

he would

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

a step forward, I nearly fell. My entire body

Gareth took notice and rushed over

him to assist me. He guided me over to the chair, and once I was

situated, and then he

continue,” he urged.

took another breath and then nodded.

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

treatments.”

His cold eyes

I replied, and it took all of my effort to

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