LOGINBRAYDENâS POV. I leaned forward, bracing my hands on the table. âDo you know that youâre going to be one hell of a Luna and I find you really interesting?â âOf course, I am the volcano and the thunder,â Rhys replied, rolling his eyes dramatically. âI wreck havoc wherever I go.â I squinted my eyes. âWhat do you mean?â âWe can leave that discussion for another day, Alpha Brayden.â He said. âWhy donât we focus on other things?â âOther things like what?â I asked, my lips curling into a smirk. âWhen youâre clearly things the one hiding things the most. What could we possible talk about?â He stared into my eyes and studied me for a few seconds. That look was one that told me there was something moving around in his mind that he had no intention of sharing with me yet. Particularly about Shadowfang Pack. âMaybe I just enjoy watching you try to figure me out.â He said with a soft click of his tongue. I shook my head with a quiet laugh. âThe more I spend time with you, the
BRAYDENâS POV.âThen let them.â After that, there was a brief silence before Thorne chuckled.âBrave like your father.âMy expression changed slightly at the mention of my father.âRhys,â Thorne called, his voice returning to its playful tone. âWeâll see each other again, right?ââWe definitely will. After I become the Luna of Crownfang Pack, of course.âRhys spoke with such confidence that I almost smiled.âI heard the coronation is tomorrow.ââYeah, it is.ââIf only I could make it there. Iâd have loved to meet the man who made Brayden hold onto him that possessively.âI glanced at Rhys.He gave me a look that clearly said, Donât you dare.âYouâve seen my pictures,â he replied. âThat should be enough.ââNothing beats a physical meeting. Donât you agree?âRhysâ voice softened. âYouâre right, Alpha.âI watched him closely.There was something strange about the way he said it. Not fear. Not nervousness. Almost as though he were filing the information away somewhere in his mind.Before
BRAYDENâS POV.âAlpha Daddy!âRemus yelled as he ran toward me, the weight of his school bag pulling him down slightly.I spread my arms open, expecting him to run into them, but he jumped instead. I caught him easily and lifted him onto my chest.âHow was the academy today?â I asked.âIt was nice. I made some new friends,â he replied excitedly.âThatâs good.â I winked at him. âWhereâs Daddy?ââHeâs resting at home.ââThen letâs go meet him.âI turned toward the car and carried Remus with me. I dropped him into the back seat before climbing in after him.The driver started the engine, and we drove out of the academy compound.âDaddy and Daddy Alpha also have a surprise waiting for you,â I told him as he settled comfortably on my lap instead of sitting in his own seat.âI donât like surprises. Can you tell me what it is?ââIf I tell you, then it wonât be a surprise anymore, little man.âHe rolled his eyes before leaning against my chest.âOkay. I hope itâs good.ââIt is.âAfter a shor
THIRD PERSONâS POV.Rhys stood by the entrance, his gaze fixed on the phone in Braydenâs hand.âThen let him have me.âThe words hung heavily in the throne room.Brayden slowly turned to look at him, his expression hardening.âRhys, what did you just say?âRhys walked toward them without hesitation.âI said he wants me, so let him have me.âOn the other end of the call, Thorne let out a quiet laugh.âBrayden, is that your handsome mate?ââYes,â Rhys answered before Brayden could say anything.There was a brief silence.Then Thorne chuckled again, pointing his words directly at Brayden.âI see. Your mate is quite interesting.âRhys stopped a few steps away from Brayden and crossed his arms.âI have a condition, though.âBrayden immediately frowned. âRhysâââLet me speak.âThe firmness in Rhysâ voice made Brayden fall silent.Rhys looked at the phone.âIf you want me in exchange for the salt business deal, then sign the agreement first.âThorne went quiet.Helenaâs eyes widened.Even Gi
BRAYDENâS POV.âItâs my pleasure to meet you both, my dear in-laws.â I said, smiling in the best possible way I could.I was supposed to have recognized them, but I couldnât because I didnât go through their profiles when I asked Gina to look into Rhys.Instead, I had focused solely on Rhys.Seeing that they were just staring back at me, I pulled Rhys closer to my side.I swallowed hard as I stared back at them.âYou can eat your meal now,â Rhys suddenly cut in. âHow long are you both going to stare at the Alpha? After all, heâs not some kind of hot model.âMy head turned toward him without me even realizing it.âDo you know how many men and women are swooning over me?â I asked, smirking.âAnd you still had to beg me to be your Luna,â he whispered, just loud enough for only the two of us to hear.I pushed him back into his normal position on the chair before taking my own seat.The maids immediately moved forward and served some food onto my plate.âSo, umââRhys immediately caught wh
RHYSâ POV.My parents slowly pulled away from the hug and Mom immediately cupped my face with both hands, looking at me as though she needed to make sure I was really standing in front of her.âIâm so happy to finally see you,â she said, her voice trembling with relief.Dad nodded beside her. âWe had to take the first flight to Crownfang Pack this morning.âMy heart tightened.âYour mother was so scared,â Dad added.Mom immediately glanced at him. âDonât make it sound like I was the only one who was scared.ââYou were the only one.ââDoes an old man even have no shame while lying?ââSays someone who spent the night crying.ââI was only worried about my son!ââWell, that explains it, right?â Dad replied, a teasing edge on his tone.Mom stared at him for a moment before turning back to me. âYour father is trying to make this about himself.âI couldnât help laughing.âMom, you donât need to argue with him. Iâm in good health.â I rolled my eyes. âYou had better be.â She touched my cheek







