Chapter 0618

Enzo

I paced back and forth in our bedroom, my thoughts a jumbled mess. The weight of the phone in my hand felt heavier with each passing moment. I had rehearsed the conversation with Tim a dozen times in my head, but every version seemed inadequate.

"What do you want, Enzo?" I muttered to myself. "Just say it."

But doubt gnawed at me no matter what I tried to come up with. Would he believe me? Would he think I was weak for letting Mila's actions affect me like this? I had to say something, do something, but the words remained elusive.

Just as I was about to hit the call button and just say 'fuck it', a knock on the door startled me. I looked up and called out, "Come in," as I slipped my phone back into my pocket.

The door opened, and Nina's father, Aldric, stepped into the room. He had a thoughtful look on his face, and as he looked at me, I had a feeling that he needed something.

Alpha duties today?"

it would be a good opportunity for you to get a taste of the Alpha life here

wait. Assisting the Alpha King himself with

that was on a hanger. "Put this on, and we'll head to

element in the formal attire. I was so used to my usual hockey uniform or flannel and jeans that it all felt a bit tight around my body; I rarely wore suits except for very special occasions, like my wedding with Nina or the

Alpha King's side for even one day, I would do it. Once dressed, I followed Aldric through the mansion's corridors, my heart pounding with

we walked, Aldric explained, "The Alpha Council hasn't met for many years. It's a gathering of high-profile Alphas from the werewolf realm, with me, the

Alphas made me nervous, but I couldn't let my insecurities hold me back. I had to prove myself. And so I nodded,

made you decide to reconvene the Council?" I asked

is a big realm, Enzo. One man can't rule it all by himself, nor should he. My... ex-wife was adamant that we dissolve the Council. Had I not

arrived at a set of large wooden doors. Aldric paused, turning

said. "The other Alphas here knew

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