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."

Alphas exchanged somber looks. It was clear that my father had been respected

pack now?"

hesitated, unsure of how they would react to the truth. "I lead my

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

have been best for me to stay silent. I wasn't sure why they had laughed at the mention of

concluded, the other Alphas filed out, leaving Aldric and I alone in the chamber. Finally, I couldn't

I asked, furrowing my brow.

"Enzo," he said slowly, "I'm very

and

where crystal bottles full of dark amber liquid sat. He opened one

he said, gesturing to my seat before taking a sip of his

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

most trusted associates," 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

I'm trying to say," he said, "is that you have large shoes to fill, my boy. And it will be quite a while

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