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The One He Chose Chapter 25
A Mother’s CrownThe dawn of graduation day came with a trembling beauty. Gold light spilled around the campus, dew glittered like diamonds on the grass, and bells rang in the chapel tower as though announcing the birth of a new chapter.But for Henry, the day wasn’t about his gown or the speeches of men who loved him. It wasn’t about the Alpha, the CEO, the Principal, or even the whispers of the town. It was about the woman who sat in the dormitory window with her hands folded, watching the sunrise as though it belonged only to her.His mother, Evelyn.The woman who had walked with him through exile, who had bent but never broken, who had turned silence into sanctuary.Henry had been asked—almost begged—to prepare a speech for the ceremony. The student body wanted it, the teachers wanted it, even the suitors wanted it. But Henry didn’t want to speak about himself. He wanted to speak about her.And so, on the morning of the most important day of his life, Henry sat at his desk with a
The One He Chose Chapter 24
Be an Exile in HumansThe eve of graduation now hung heavy, not with celebration alone but with a strange quietness that seemed to settle across the whole school ground. In a dorm room lit only by a desk lamp, a boy sat with trembling hands gripping a pen.His name was Michael Anders, not the most popular of students, not the wealthiest, not even the boldest. He had been chosen—by vote of his classmates—to deliver one of the student speeches at graduation. It was an honor usually given to those who embodied pride and success, but Michael had begged for it, pleaded until the committee relented.He had one reason for wanting this chance: Henry.Henry, the exile's boy who had carried dignity on his shoulders when others mocked him. Henry, who never lashed out, never returned evil with cruelty. Henry, whose silence was louder than the boasts of princes and heirs.Michael had been among those who once sneered at Henry. He remembered the whispers, the laughter, the cruel little games. But
The One He Chose Chapter 23
The school was quiet.The halls, usually alive with chatter, stood hushed under the light of evening. Graduation banners hung proudly across the rafters of the auditorium, the stage already prepared with polished wood and gleaming microphones. The podium waited, empty, as though daring the future to begin.Principal Adrian sat at his desk, a single lamp casting its circle of light over papers and drafts. He had read through them a dozen times already, but still the words did not feel complete.Speeches were not new to him. Over the years, he had stood before countless classes, congratulating them, sending them into the world with words of wisdom. He had memorized quotes from philosophers, stitched together advice from poets, and wrapped it all in stories of resilience.But this speech was different.This year’s ceremony was not just about students leaving. It was about Henry.Adrian set down his pen and rubbed his temples. He could feel the other two men circling already—the Alpha wit
The One He Chose Chapter 22
The tower loomed in the midnight, its glass edges catching the light of the city like a crown of fire. Inside, Damien Dowell sat in his office, the floor-to-ceiling windows framing the metropolis that bent to his will.His assistants had left hours ago, contracts tucked away, markets humming along their charts. Silence now ruled the top floor—except for the scratch of Damien’s pen across paper.Tomorrow was not just another date on the calendar. Tomorrow, Blackwood Academy would hold its graduation, and he would stand before students, teachers, and townsfolk alike. But more importantly, Henry would be there.Damien had given speeches before—countless ones. He had spoken at shareholder meetings, at international summits, at charity galas where every word was calculated to move markets or bend alliances. But this speech was different. It was not merely a performance; it was an offering.Wealth. Love. Those would be his pillars.He wanted Henry to hear him, not just with his ears, but wi
The One He Chose Chapter 21
The Blackwood Academy grounds were teased, as though the whole world was holding its breath. Tomorrow would bring the graduation ceremony—the final rite of passage for the senior class, and for Henry, the culmination of years spent under exile, and whispers.Yet beyond the freshly decorated hall stood Elias, the newly restored Alpha, hunched over a desk in his quarters. His council had retired for the night, his warriors stationed beyond the walls. The weight of his title sat upon his shoulders—but tonight, he was not preparing to speak as Alpha. Tonight, he was preparing to speak as a man in love.He ran his hands through his hair and stared at the parchment before him. Dozens of drafts scattered around the table, testimony to hours of restless struggle. He was a leader, a warrior, a commander of men—but when it came to Henry, words seemed too fragile.“Long lost love,” he murmured to himself, repeating the phrase he had whispered a hundred times. It was more than a theme. It was the
The One He Chose Chapter 20
The countdown had begun.Graduation.Posters were hung across the corridors of Blackwood Academy, glittering with BOLD LETTERS. Students moved with an energy that buzzed like static—half relief, half anticipation. In classrooms, seniors scribbled farewell notes into each other’s yearbooks. In the gymnasium, rehearsals for the ceremony ran late into the evenings. The school orchestra tuned their instruments, the debate team planned a final speech, the head of academics ensured every robe was pressed and perfect.The big day was just a week away, but to most, it felt like tomorrow.Yet amid the planning and preparations, all eyes, whether or in secret, kept drifting towards the same figure.Henry.The exile’s son.He walked the halls with his usual grace on, a satchel over his shoulder, books clutched in his hands. He never asked for attention. He never sought it. But attention found him regardless. Some whispered behind his back. Others simply watched, trying to decipher how he had end
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