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.

who I'm talking to. When Aden catches sight of his son, he nods, removes

there you are."

jacket pocket and holds

on the little velvet pillow. At least ten carats, emerald cut, set in

Brooklyn to wear your

Hudson says, looking up at him. "This

is not a discussion, and it's

and lifts the ring from the box. He looks at

I raise my hand. As Hudson takes it and starts to slip the

would still be more time. But by putting on this ring, I am agreeing to the engagement

can be broken, can't

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

are interrupted, though, by the feeling of the ring sticking

but it won't

Hudson says, looking between us.

lip, embarrassed. I guess

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

then nudges him aside, taking my hand in

the knuckle, and then pushes down. I look up into his eyes as the ring slides home

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