Chapter 138: Hearts Never Lie

ZEKE

After the storm, I head back to the fortress. My brother must have an answer for me now. I'm not confident he will do what I ask because I know it's difficult. Zane won't choose his throne over the lives of his wolves, no matter what. We are similar.

The guards let me in at the fortress gates. I'm dressed in a black wrap coat and boots. The air is windy and wet. It's the right weather after the afternoon's scorching heat. His beta welcomes me, and a part of me is relieved I don't run into Chantria at the entrance.

Zane's on a patio, sipping from a cup of tea. It's on a wooden platform. I climb a few steps to get to the landing. Bending my head, I step onto the platform with a roof shaped like a hut.

"Brother." He calls, standing on his feet to greet me.

I bow before him and stay that way until pats my arm, asking me to stand.

"You really do not have to do that all the time."

"It's my duty. I'm on your territory. I insist."

Zane gestures towards the round wooden table he