Inside the sacred hall, almost all the important members of the pack had already gathered. Everyone was anticipating what the pack patriarch was going to announce although others already had an inkling of what was going on. It has been long since they were summoned to the sacred hall. Because that only happened when there was extremely something important to announce. Kevin was really excited on the inside while, Leonard, Kelly's father had a gloomy expression. He did not understand what came over his old man. He had talked to him several times and told him not to hand the pack over to Kelly but it seems like the old man was adamant about doing so. Now that they have reached this stage, he felt like there was nothing he can do. He was in fact planning to leave the pack first thing tomorrow morning. He did not know if he will be able to stand his son's gloating look if he stayed. He felt like he might end up killing him “accidentally.” Kelly stood beside his grandfather with anticip
"I'm sorry darling, I failed you." Maya lowered her head guilty. If not for her spell, they would not have landed in this dammed place and Ashton would not have been able to witness his defeat. He would not have been able to see his brother betray him right in front of his eyes. Although he already knew everything, it was a different thing when he had to experience it firsthand. If she had known that she could perform magic and cast spells, she would have learned all kinds of tricks so that they would not be in their current predicament. “What are you sorry about honey? How have you failed me?” Ashton asked as he motioned Maya to go over with his hand. Maya walked over and immediately threw herself in his arms. She hugged him as she recounted what had happened since Ashton fell unconscious and how they found themselves here. It was then did Ashton know where they were. But he was surprised as to why Andrew did not let him be taken to his room. This was like their family. Before As
Inside the sacred hall… After making the announcement, Gael staggered out of the hall with the help of one of his servants. Kelly did not even care about him anymore as he celebrated his success. He did not even remember that his grandfather could not walk on his own. All that excited him was the fact that he had already become an alpha. He had the family rod in his hands. Leonard left and followed after his father. He could not fathom his father's thoughts. "Father," Leonard called out the moment he saw him. They had not gone too far because Gael was walking at the speed of a snail. The person that was helping Gael retreated after seeing Leonard. He knew Leonard was Gael's illegitimate son but he was also one of the finest warriors of the pack who has been through thick and thin for the pack's survival. "Why are you here? Why aren't you celebrating with your son?" Gael asked after seeing Leonard. His voice was laced with exhaustion and he looked like he was about to take his last
"When did you come back?" Gael asked. "Today," Ashton answered simply. "Today? Why didn't you come to see me?" Gael questioned. "How could I come to see you, grandfather? Aren't you very much disappointed in me?" Ashton asked. And if I had come to you the moment I arrived, would you have stopped your idea of appointing Kelly as the next alpha and allowed me to resume my position?" He questioned as he looked his grandfather in the eyes. "Of course. I would have gotten rid of the idea. You know that this pack belongs to you. If I had a choice I wouldn't have done what I just did." Gael said. "Grandfather, everyone always has a choice. There is no situation in this world that leaves one with no choice. Whether we make the right or the wrong decision, it is always a choice." Ashton said. "Besides, you more than anyone, know what this pack means to me. It holds all my beliefs and everything that I have ever lived for. But now you are telling me that you had no choice but to give it a
Kelly moved closer to Ashton as if he was about to attack him. Although Ashton was still weak, he was not panicked when he saw Kelly move closer. He was an alpha, even if he was to be defeated today by his brother, he wanted it to be an honorable defeat. He swiftly moved Maya behind him and stood as an unshakeable barrier between her and Kelly. Seeing that, Kelly who was about to attack did not attack him right away. He changed his direction and before anyone could react, he was at Gael's throat and he already choking him to death. Gael could not react in time because his body was already so weak and he had not foreseen Kelly attacking him. He only widened his eyes in surprise, unable to defend himself. Ashton, Maya, and Leonard were shocked. None of them had expected that Kelly would actually attack Gael right in front of them. Apart from that, they were not far away from the sacred hall. Was he not afraid that he will attract the attention of the pack elders and the pack member
"Father it is good that you have made your choice. Now don't blame me for what I am about to do next." Kelly said. He then moved at the speed of lighting and with a swoosh, Ashton was sent flying a few meters away.Maya was startled and immediately run towards Ashton. "What are you doing? Do you want to kill him too?" Maya turned towards Kelly and asked. Her tears were already on the verge of falling."You have already taken everything from him, what are you not satisfied with?" Maya inquired. She knew that Ashton was still weak because he had just woken up not long ago. How could he be able to fight Kelly head-on?"What does a little bitch like you know?" Kelly spoke."Insult her again and……." Ashton tried to speak up but just like Leonard, he felt that he had at least a few broken ribs."And what? You can't even defend yourself now, what are you going to do?" Kelly asked."In fact, I would like to see how the woman that my brother sacrificed so much for just to be with tastes like. I
Maya was about to stand up and give Kelly a piece of her mind but Ashton took hold of her hand and stopped her."Why?" Maya's mind linked with him."He doesn't deserve your attention. Besides, I think that if you bicker with him, we will only fall deeper into his trap. Let him continue the act." Ashton said.Maya nodded and continued to hold Ashton's hand. She was using her magic to secretly heal him and he was starting to feel better. His face which had been drained of color was starting to have some life on it."Brother, do you have anything to say in your defense as to why you decided to kill the family patriarch?" Kelly continued his self-directed act. He knew that no matter what Ashton said, no one would believe him.No one had witnessed when he killed the old man apart from the four of them. And even if there was anyone, Kelly was sure that they would not dare come forward and tell the truth. He was now an alpha, who would dare go against him?Ashton closed his eyes feeling exhau
Ashton has led away to the special cell 'made specifically for him'. He did not know what was in those handcuffs, but whatever it was, it was draining the life out of him.Every passing minute felt like a century to him as he felt the life force in him drain out one bit after the other."What did you use to prepare this handcuff?" Ashton asked the person leading him with much difficulty. He felt that he could not breathe well after uttering that one sentence. Every step he took left him feeling like he was carrying one thousand tons of load on his shoulder. The guard looked at him sympathetically and said nothing. He had been instructed to look after Ashton and they were not allowed to talk to prisoners. Although he wished to help, there was no way he could go against his alpha's orders.Though in reality he actually had no idea what it was. But he knew that the more it stayed on Ashton's body, the more it will be hard for him to ever wolf out. The person had said that after twenty-fo