Chapter 0619

Then, an issue arose that I had some knowledge about.

Without thinking, I spoke up with a quick response, offering a solution to the problem at hand.

"If I may," I said, "I believe that the matter could be resolved with a simple treatise. The Silverfangs and the Evenwinds could split the land 50/50 and share the profits of the logging business. In five years, reconvene to reassess."

The room fell silent. The other Alphas turned to me, their expressions a mix of surprise and curiosity. I suddenly felt as though I had said something wrong, and shifted uncomfortably in my seat, wondering if I should have just kept my mouth shut.

But then, Aldric nodded in approval, and it felt like a weight was lifted off my shoulders. Maybe I could contribute here, after all.

One of the Alphas, an older woman with a stern demeanor, leaned forward and asked, "Enzo, I must ask... Have you taken over your father's pack since his passing? You seem so experienced for such a young man."

I hesitated for a moment, remembering the scattered remnants of my father's pack and the treachery that had led to its downfall. "No," I replied cautiously. "My father's pack disbanded due to betrayal."

sorrow filled the room, and the Alphas exchanged somber looks. It was clear that my father had been respected among

leads your pack now?"

the truth. "I lead my own pack in the human realm, known

among the Alphas, and I felt my cheeks redden with embarrassment. It wasn't the response had

the meeting continued, I stayed mostly silent, feeling as thought it would have been best for me to stay silent. I wasn't sure why they had laughed at the mention of my pack, but it ate away at me for the remainder of the

the meeting finally concluded, the other Alphas filed out, leaving Aldric and I alone in the

laugh?" I asked, furrowing my brow.

said slowly, "I'm very sorry to say this, but a pack such as yours won't be

even further, and

Then, standing, he crossed over to a side table where crystal bottles full of dark amber liquid sat. He opened one and poured it into two glasses. When he handed one of the glasses to me, the

my seat before taking a sip of his whiskey. "Right beside

my eyes widened. "Really?" I asked. "Aldric,

was devastated. When he died, I..." His voice trailed off, but he didn't need to continue. We both knew how painful it had been. How painful it still

to

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