Let Me Go, My Mafia Husband by Paga Slayer

Chapter 594 The New King

"Silas Shadowborne's son?!" Zander's eyes narrowed into piercing slits as he appraised Jasper. "And you expect us to believe you when your name has never crossed my ears?"

Jasper's voice was tinged with bitterness as he explained, "Damon manipulated our father, forcing my mother and me into exile from the kingdom. I was prepared to return when I learned of Father's death and Damon's treachery, but my mother insisted it was Father's dying wish for Damon to rule. When I heard of Uncle's murder and Damon's flight, I returned to confront whoever was plunging my land into chaos." His gaze swept over us, a glint of disdain flickering in his eyes.

"We aren't causing chaos; we liberated your land from the clutches of your half-brother Damon. Now, we're striving to restore peace and unity after your king fled in defeat," I interjected, sensing the tension escalating.

"We don't need your interference, especially not from wolves who deceived and killed my father!" Jasper's voice thundered, causing Zander to step forward protectively, positioning himself between the vampire prince and me.

"Stay the fuck away from my mate!" Zander's voice echoed through the room, a low, dangerous growl rumbling from his chest. His eyes blazed with protective fury as he stood tall, his presence commanding and fierce.

I placed a steadying hand on Zander's shoulder, feeling the tension radiating from him like a storm about to break.

"Listen, Jasper," I urged, my voice firm yet calm, "we need to talk calmly. Anger won't get us anywhere but into more trouble."

Jasper's gaze locked with mine for a long, tense moment before he finally released a sharp breath, his jaw tightening in reluctant agreement. "Fine."

I gestured to Maddox to escort Jasper to the conference room, ensuring he was comfortable while Zander and I delved into the details to verify Jasper's claims.

Althea and Blair had been safely escorted back to the Moonglow Pack by warriors, while Austin, left alone, seemed agitated. Blair's presence was essential to soothe him until my return. Despite his grandmother's presence, Austin's crankiness was evident after several days of separation from me.

of Damon's cunning plots against them," Ethan, Zander's gamma, reported, his

for Ethan to leave us, giving us privacy. As the

in your head?" I asked eagerly, searching

eyes were sharp and contemplative as they

injustice, we can turn him to our favor," he spoke with a strategic gleam in his

"You're right. I saw that fire to protect his people in his eyes. He can be a great ruler. And if he remains on good terms with the werewolves, we can sign the peace pact with them, provided we find him trustworthy enough not

I need to return home to my

in his intoxicating scent, the touch of his lips a soothing balm that revived my soul, my heart, and me completely. When he broke the kiss, I was breathless and wanting

you," he murmured, looking deeply into my

we went to find

posture rigid and guarded. Zander's expression was a blend of authority and resolve as he took a seat at the other end, the

Zander began,

and clear,

terms and conditions

the new king and hand you over the throne. But as the new vampire king, your support is crucial in return. However, we will support

eyes

words. There was

in the room, a silent battle of wills as the two

on