Defy The Alpha(s)

Chapter 570: Dominic’s Gift To Elijah

Chapter 570: Dominic’s Gift To Elijah

"Your Majesty, there’s someone here to see you."

Elijah wasn’t surprised to hear he had a late-night visitor. All day, guests had been arriving to pay their respects to the Alpha King. And, of course, when night fell, it was time for the secret alliances to come crawling out of the dark.

With Henry’s burial set for tomorrow and the position of the next West Pack Alpha still dangling precariously over everyone’s heads, he had been expecting this.

"Let him in," Elijah said, crossing one leg over the other. His mind went over a mental list of possible late-night visitors, his eyes lit up with satisfaction when the guest turned out to be exactly who he’d suspected.

"Beta Dominic," Elijah addressed smoothly, "This is quite a pleasant visit."

"Your Majesty," Dominic bowed his head low in respect. "I decided to come at a convenient hour and take the opportunity to discuss an important matter with you."

"You are a wise man, Beta Dominic. Sit." Elijah gestured to the chair beside him.

Dominic obeyed immediately, settling into the seat.

Almost at once, Christian appeared with a servant girl carrying a tray. She poured Elijah’s wine first, her hands trembling slightly, then filled Dominic’s glass. Elijah gave a slight nod, dismissing her, and she scurried out quickly.

the Alpha King, and keeping

of the West Pack,"

West Pack," Dominic repeated

their half-emptied glasses on

his piercing gaze fixed on Dominic. "Now, tell me

cleared his throat. "Before I proceed, Your Majesty, I wished to

then reached into the bag he had come with and with both hands, carefully withdrew a masterfully crafted box. It’s surface was a

at the craftsmanship alone. He then flicked his fingers, and Christian moved, taking the box

it slightly, inspecting every angle before carefully unlatching it to ensure there was no danger hidden within. Only when he was fully satisfied did he present

a small smile touching his lips as he gazed inside. Nestled within the box was a golden ring, its centerpiece forged into the fierce head of a roaring lion. The detail was so exquisite that each strand of its mane was

the sight of such a masterpiece left him undeniably

the Alpha King’s reaction,

reverent tone as he explained. "When I learned of Your Majesty’s visit," Dominic began, "I knew at once that an ordinary offering would not suffice. A king must be honored with a gift worthy

of the Eastern mountains. It took master artisans to shape the lion’s head to such perfection. The lion, as Your Majesty surely knows, represents power, strength, and

remained fixed on the ring, the excitement in his eyes showing he was well pleased

Legend says it brings good fortune to whomever possesses it, protecting them from

I have

said, "You flatter me, Dominic. Few men understand the meaning of true tribute." He slipped the ring on, pleased that it fit, his fingers stroking the edge. "That is why I accept