Chapter 27

Chapter 27 Brooklyn

My eyes widen. Of course what is about to happen is the whole point of this evening, but now that it's about to happen?

I'm terrified.

Not only am I about to meet my biological father for the first time, but I'm also about to meet the Alpha with the most powerful reputation of all.

I never could have imagined being in this position. Never could have imagined what my life has become, and I'm overcome with too many emotions to name.

I'm now engaged to a man in love with another man.

On one side of me stands the most ruthless, dangerous mafia king in Grayling City-an Alpha in his own right.

And on the other side of me figuratively-is my father and the status that comes with him.

Aden clenches his jaw again as he observes the emotions playing across my face, narrowing his eyes on me.

"Chin up, little one," he says, his voice steady, giving me strength. "Meet him with pride. Show him the she-wolf you are. You've got more fight in you than you realize."

I swallow and nod, trying to be the version of myself that Aden apparently sees.

But inside I'm trembling.

his face growing worried when he sees who I'm talking to. When Aden catches sight of his son, he nods, removes his hand from my lower back, and takes a

you are." Aden beckons

fresh glass of champagne to me, his father reaches into his suit jacket pocket and holds out a black velvet box. Frowning

of the diamond sitting on the little velvet pillow. At least ten carats, emerald cut, set in an

says, his voice commanding, "for Brooklyn to wear your family's ring tonight, since you

Hudson says, looking up at him. "This was

nods sharply. This is not a discussion,

the box. He looks at me and cocks his head to the side,

to slip the ring onto my finger, I try to keep the thoughts from swirling around

of me thought there would still be more time. But by putting on this ring, I am agreeing to the

engagements can be broken, can't

even follow through? Or will his fear of what others think prevail, and he'll do whatever his father

the feeling of the ring sticking at my

but

looking between us. "I think

my lip, embarrassed. I guess Hudson's mom had

my finger, and Lena growls a warning inside me. Back

and then nudges him aside, taking my hand in his

up into his eyes

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255