Chapter 114 Andrew's lip curled into a sneer.
"Well, you won't be anytsoon. Leo won't be standing again, and I've decided to remove him from his position as Alpha. Silvermoon needs a new heir, one I will train personally." The air between us crackled with tension.
"You can't do that," I replied, my voice steady despite the storm brewing inside me. "Silvermoon isn't the spack it was when you abdicated. Leo and I have worked hard to win the hearts and minds of our people. The position of Alpha is not something you can just take away." drew's eyes narrowed, and he didn't even bother to hide his contempt.
"You've played too many tricks for Luna's position, but unworthy is unworthy." I laughed confidently, "Ha, you think I care about Silver Moon Luna's position? Then I'll tell you. I'll only be better off without the status of Luna." He stepped closer, his eyes boring into mine. "We'll see about that." With those words, he turned on his heel and called out to Narik.
I watched as his son, tall and stoic, emerged from the shadows.
Andrew placed a heavy hand on Narik's shoulder, his intentions clear.
He wanted to mold Narik into his image, to shape him into a leader that would follow his command.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAnd the final piece of Andrew's twisted plan? Marrying Narik off to Aria, a move that would solidify the power Andrew craved.
As they walked past, I couldn't help the sneer that twisted my lips.
"Ocean Heart pack must have promised you quite a lot to make Aria the Luna of Silvermoon," I said, my voice dripping with sarcasm. "So much that you don't even care about her past scandals." Andrew's steps faltered, and for a moment, he looked back, his eyes blazing with anger.
But before he could respond, Narik spoke up.
"I won't be a pawn in your game," Narik declared, his voice firm.
Andrew stopped, slowly turning to face his son. "What did you say?" "I said I won't be a part of this," Narik repeated, stepping out from under his father's grasp. "I refuse to marry Aria, and I refuse to betray the pack." The color drained from Andrew's face, his shock quickly morphing into rage.
"You dare defy me?" he spat, his voice rising with each word. "After everything I've done for you, you choose now to rebel?" Narik stood tall, his expression unyielding.
"I'm not a child anymore, Father. I make my own decisions, and I won't let you useto further your ambitions." The tension in the hallway was palpable, the standoff between father and son playing out like a silent battle. Andrew's face twisted with humiliation, his pride wounded by his own flesh and blood.
With a final glare at Narik, Andrew stormed off, his footsteps echoing down the corridor.
Once he was out of sight, Narik let out a slow breath, his shoulders relaxing as the tension eased.
He glanced at me, a silent acknowledgment passing between us before he turned and walked away, Degretted 69.79% Chapter 114 I watched him go, then turned my attention back to the hospital room.
Taking a deep breath, I pushed open the door and stepped inside.
The room was dimly lit, the soft beeping of machines the only sound. Leo lay on the bed, his face pale and drawn, his usually vibrant eyes dull with pain and fatigue. When he saw me, his expression softened, a flicker of hope in his gaze.
"You're here," he murmured, his voice weak.
I cto his side and didn't say anything.
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Seeing him so vulnerable, even though I wasn't sure I still loved him, the kind of bond that existed between us as mates could tellthat he was in a dway. The feeling affectedby association, making my heart ache along with it.
Leo reached out, his hand trembling slightly.
"What would I do without you?" he whispered, his voice filled with m gratitude and something deeper, something that made my heart skip a beat. But I couldn't allow myself to give in to that emotion.
I gently pushed his hand away, my expression hardening.
"I'm just here to recognize your abilities as Alpha. Your leg is almost healed, so don't expectto be here every day for the rest of your life." Leo froze, his eyes widening in shock. "But... my leg still hurts," he stammered, his voice tinged with desperation.
I frowned, puzzled by his sudden change in demeanor.
"Lena, could you examine him?" I called to the healer, who had been standing quietly in the corner.
Lena nodded and approached the bed, her hands glowing softly as she began to assess Leo's injury.
As she worked, I placed my hand on his leg, slowly feeling my way towards the area where he claimed to be in pain.