Patrick Stump 2024 Novels & Stories

“My father was a man of great strength and wisdom. He guided us through the darkest times and celebrated with us in the brightest. Today, we lay him to rest, but his legacy will continue in all of us.” His words hung in the air, heavy with emotion. At that moment I forgot I hated him. I was only seeing the man who lost his father—a man that was grieving. Clinton’s presence beside me was steady, offering a silent strength that I leaned into. I tried to control myself so that no one would become suspicious of me because to them I wasn't Ruby—I was Natasha, the Alpha King's cousin. Carolina stepped forward next, her delicate features twisted in grief as she gently placed her bouquet on the coff