Chapter Eighteen

After Aiden had left the hospital, he headed for the mansion because Blake had earlier called him. There was no need to rush things with Kiara after everything he had heard at the hospital today because it meant Kiara had moved on from him years ago.

Why the hell did it hurt so bad?

Why did it hurt that he was the only one in pain?

She played the role of a happy woman so well that indeed there was no room for doubt.

"Alpha." That was Blake's voice distracting him from his thoughts. He raised his eyes to spare his gamma a look. "Alpha Jackson sent a message, and it's about the treaty. He's sending a warning that he might be the one to lead the signing of the treaty if you don't make it happen soon."

"Let him do it," Aiden uttered.

"What? Why?"

"Jackson doesn't have what it takes to do that. The only thing he's got is a small and infamous pack, and this is exactly what he needs. We need to get him out of the line first, and I'll do that after my pack is safe. Other packs can wait as the