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.

a proposition for you. Would you consider assisting me with some Alpha duties today?" I blinked in surprise, momentarily forgetting about the call to Tim.

But I believe it would be a good opportunity for you to get a

to Tim would have to wait. Assisting the Alpha King himself with his duties? This was an opportunity I couldn't pass up. "Of course,"

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

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

King's side for even one day, I would do it. Once

hasn't met for many years. It's a gathering of high-profile Alphas from the werewolf realm, with me, the Alpha King, at the forefront of it all. I've been working to bring the council

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

reconvene the Council?" I

"This is a big realm, Enzo. One man can't rule it all by himself, nor should he. My... ex-wife was adamant that

at a set of large wooden doors. Aldric paused, turning to me one last

this as a learning experience, Enzo," he said. "The other Alphas here knew your father well. They'll be

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