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."

exchanged somber looks. It was clear

who leads your pack now?" another

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

I felt my cheeks redden with embarrassment. It

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,

finally concluded, the other Alphas filed out, leaving Aldric and I alone in the chamber. Finally,

did they laugh?" I asked, furrowing my brow. "Did

and leaned back in his chair. "Enzo," he said slowly, "I'm very sorry

and my

one and poured it into two glasses. When he handed one of the glasses to me, the scent of whiskey hit my nostrils

he said, gesturing to my seat before taking a sip of his whiskey. "Right beside

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

he said. "When we had our falling out, I 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

you have large shoes to fill, my

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