54. A Disappointing Failure

MARCEL.

The evening that I had hoped would go well, had gone downhill. Both Leo and Azura had returned soaked from what was obviously a dip in the pool, but with it, their moods had gone down. Not once did they even talk after that, obviously avoiding one another.

I was now ready to make the announcement to pass Leo the position of Alpha, a title he deserved, and one I wished I had given him years ago.

"Well, I still think I want to just sit back and just spend time with my grandchildren now… and so, tonight, I will pass that title to my son, Leo-"

‘Stop, what the fuck do you think you’re doing?’ Leo’s voice was harsh as he spoke through the link, his eyes flashing when our eyes met.

‘Giving you something I should have years ago.’ I replied through the link.

‘It’s too fucking late to fix that shit. I told you I fucking forgive you, but I don’t want it. Don’t do this.’

"Daddy will be Alpha!" Corrado’s voice came, but Leo’s words had shaken me. "Now I know why there’s a special kn