chapter 106

“Shit, I’d do it too,” Sheila said. “Any of us would, isn’t that right, Alec?”

Alec was silent and I knew the reason why he wasn’t chiming in. With his mark, he couldn’t be a second.

“I know any of you would,” I said. “But I doubt Ace is even going to care.”

“Well, y’all are being squishy again, aren’t you?” Star said.

I hadn’t noticed the witch’s entrance. “That’s what we do, I guess.”

“Worst shifters ever,” she said.

“Tell me about it,” Spencer said.

“For real, though,” Malcom said. “Tell us you plan on keeping us alive. That you’re not going to sacrifice us for your throne.”

“Having you two is beneficial for my rule, why would I want you dead?” Spencer asked. “My brother never had children. His line will end with him. It’s got the alphas all riled up. When he dies, it will mean war. Many would rather see an heir to prevent chaos. I think it’s the only reason his council was able to talk him into keeping me alive rather than executing me. Technically, they could bring me in to preve