Chapter 171

Bellas POV

I nodded, maintaining a respectful demeanor. If he wanted a favor, I could use it as a way to make him back off and probably help mend his relationship with Max, well that is if he was ready to mend it.

"Of course, Alpha Henry. As long as it is not my son, what do you need from me?"

He sighed, a weariness in his eyes. "It's about Essie. She's been away for too long. I want her to come back home."

"Why?" Was my first question.

"I need someone to take over after me. You have successfully, convinced Max to not want to return to his family so I have to go through her," he answered and I rolled my eyes, seeing that he was trying to use the blackmail method on me.

"Alpha Henry, first of all, I did nothing to influence your relationship with Max. Demanding our son, led you to where you are. As for the favor your want, you know I can't force someone to do something they don't want to. Especially not Essie. Essie is an adult, and she makes her own choices."

He leaned in, his