NovelEnglishChapter 227 227: Power plays II Nathan "It would be whatever I say it is, Miriam. That shouldn't bother you." "And if I refuse?" she stared atdefiantly.
"Maybe I might pardon you and let you go if you take back what you said the other day. You might not be sent back to the dungeon." She paused, smirking as though she recalled something deliciously wicked.
"Oh, you mean when I said you're nothing but a power-hungry mongrel who'd sell his own mother for a taste of power? That being an Alpha heir wasn't enough for your greedy soul, so you had to manipulate and schyour way to the top by killing the father of my child, deserting my daughter on the wedding altar and trying to play god?" She paused, taking in a deep breath. "Is it this one?" "And oh... don't pretend like you didn't know that would happen. You've always known everything about Nathan, you knew something like that would eventually happen. Lyla will know eventually." I stared at her for a few minutes and shook my head, straightening. I would get rid of Miriam but not now. I still needed her. She was vital for my coronation since Lyla wasn't here.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Enjoy your meal. Get cleaned up and rest. We'll talk more later," I said as I was turning away.
As soon as I reached my office, I was greeted by an explosion of colour and sound. The room was filled with decorations. Streamers hung from the ceiling and a massive banner across the wall read: "Happy Birthday Alpha Nathan!" My staff stood in the centre, smiling from ear to ear while my father stood beside them, holding a large cake with glowing candles.
I froze.
For a split second, my heart melted and I wished Lyla was here. She never forgot my birthdays. While I had been away from the pack, she never did and was always the first person to wisha happy birthday.
I had forgotten today was my birthday and that my father - of all people - had remembered. Every year, he always forgot. Most times, he would think it's a day before or a day after or won't remember at all.
For a moment, nostalgia hitbut I shook my head, smiling at them.
"Blow the candles, Alpha!" someone cheered.
I exhaled slowly, then stepped forward. I stared at the flames for a brief moment before blowing them out in one breath. The room erupted into applause and cheers. My father clappedon my shoulder.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Happy birthday, son." I nodded, offering an almost reluctant smile. I accepted the gifts from the staff before going into my office. I had barely put the gifts away when my father followedinside, closing the door behind him.
"Thank you," he said.
I frowned, looking up. "For what?" "For releasing Mirima." I scoffed, turning my chair away. "Don't think too much of it. I just need her for something." He chuckled. "Even so, I appreciate it. I'll try to talk to her." "Yeah!" I nodded absentmindedly. "She needs to learn how to be civil to me." We remained like that before I broke the silence. "So you threwthe surprise party to thankfor releasing your lover?" "Miriam is not my lover, Nathan. I never had an affair with her and I didn't throw you the surprise party for that. It's because I remembered. This year, I wasn't halfway around the world or working on sproject that madeforget totally. You're my son, Nathan. I know I cannot bring back all the years..." "When are you leaving for Shadow Moon Pack..." I interrupted him. I didn't want to listen to excuses.
He sighed but replied. "Now. I have to finalize the negotiations with the Elders. Most of the members of Shadow Moon are resisting joining Blue Ridge. Sare pushing to be dissolved into the packs around theirs." I frowned. "I don't want that." My father nodded. "I figured as much. We'll try to find a common ground, don't worry. I'll communicate everything with you." As I drummed my fingers against the desk, an idea suddenly struck me.
"What if instead of bringing them all the way here, we let them stay and call it an extension of Blue Ridge."
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