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."

filled the room, and the Alphas exchanged somber looks. It was clear that my

your pack now?" another Alpha

would react to the truth. "I lead my own pack in the

among the Alphas, and I felt my cheeks redden with embarrassment.

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

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

laugh?" I asked, furrowing my brow.

slowly, "I'm very sorry to say this,

eyebrows knit together even further, and my frown

side table where crystal bottles full of dark amber liquid sat. He opened one and poured it into two

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

"Really?" I asked. "Aldric, I

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

what I'm trying to say," he said, "is that you have large shoes to fill, my

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