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.

corner, dabbing her eyes

much," Asher remarked dryly, his gaze fixed on

best to remain stoic all night, couldn’t resist glancing

he said slowly. "Luna Patricia was extremely loyal to your father. She’s a role model to the women of the West Pack in the

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

the comment. "It’s a woman’s place to be submissive to her

the West Pack love to abuse." He paused,

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

he wasn’t fooled. "That

"I don’t understand what you’re

dare do anything inappropriate

as unease gripped him. Did Asher know about his affair with Patricia? Many thoughts began to

quite young to be left alone. Once I’m crowned Alpha, I’m considering demoting her from her position as Luna and gifting her to you. It’s been years since your wife died, hasn’t it? You must have been starved for a woman’s touch. Tsk, tsk.

they were veiled threat. When

Asher knew.

Beta Dominic?" Asher asked, his tone dripping with

think the stress is catching up with me," Dominic

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

for the offer, but I must decline. I’m sure Patricia would not be

after all. She’s meant to be submissive

her by your side, you’d live longer. Women do have a revitalizing touch, don’t you