Defy The Alpha(s)

Chapter 569: The Last Bond

Chapter 569: The Last Bond

The final part of the wake keep was when the priestess stepped up and prayed for Alpha Henry’s soul. They entreated the goddess to give him smooth sailing through the bowels of death and grant him the rest he deserved.

The scene was laughable to Asher, considering he knew where Henry was truly resting, and it wasn’t in the bosom of the goddess, but in the fiery torment of hell. Perhaps if Micah had been present, he could have given them a personal tour of the underworld so they could see Henry’s "place of rest" for themselves.

Micah, however, had been excused by Alpha King Elijah to tend to his hospitalized mate, Adele.

As soon as the ceremony was over, Elijah gave one of his usual motivational speeches. And of course, he couldn’t leave without the final word.

"Tonight was interesting. We’ll see how tomorrow turns out then." He chuckled darkly and departed the same way he had arrived.

Asher was then left with the alphas of the West Pack, who had surprisingly been on their best behavior all evening. Although they were doing their best to impress the Alpha King and uphold the discipline of the West Pack, Asher knew feel the tension beneath their civility. They were merely biding their time.

Once Alpha Henry was buried, this fragile illusion of peace would shatter.

"You’re surprisingly good at this, Alpha Asher," Dominic assessed him, though the distaste in his tone was hard to miss.

"Of course. I was trained by the best of the best," Asher said proudly, lifting his chin high. "You should do well to remember that."

Their gazes locked, a silent challenge passing between them. But Dominic was the first to look away, feigning deference.

"Of course, I wouldn’t expect anything less." he said lightly, meeting Asher’s eyes again.

But that politeness was all teeth, and both men knew it.

sat at a corner, dabbing

father that much," Asher remarked dryly, his gaze fixed

had been doing his best to remain stoic all night, couldn’t resist

loyal to your father. She’s a role model to the women of the

Asher repeated, his tone edged with derision. "That almost sounds like a slave relationship, not a union between a

stiffened at the comment. "It’s a woman’s place to be submissive to her husband. Luna Patricia

Asher said with a twisted curve of his lips. "A word most men of the West Pack love to abuse." He paused, his gaze narrowing. "And you seem to know

emotions. "I was your father’s beta. That means I was privy to the relationship between your father

gave a convincing nod, though he wasn’t fooled. "That means

composure slipped further. "I don’t understand what you’re suggesting here, Asher. Luna

father’s beta and wouldn’t dare do anything inappropriate with his wife.

affair

her position as Luna and gifting her to you. It’s been years since your wife died, hasn’t

blared in Dominic’s head. Those words didn’t sound like innocent teasing, they were veiled threat. When his eyes met Asher’s slitted

Asher knew.

his tone dripping with mock

stress is catching up with me,"

you must rest. Retreat for the night," Asher said, his smile cold

throat. "And thank you for the offer, but I must decline. I’m sure Patricia

me," Asher dismissed easily. "She’s a woman, after all. She’s meant to be submissive and would serve

you’d enjoy her energy in bed. With her