Chapter 70

KAI

I was pacing in my chambers when the summons came. A guard knocked on the door, his eyes downcast. “Alpha, the lords and elders have called for an urgent meeting in the court.”

My stomach twisted into a knot. Ever since Alina’s powers had manifested, I knew this moment would come. Whispers had spread through the pack like wildfire. The word “witch” had been spoken too many times, and now, the lords and elders were demanding answers.

I couldn’t just shut them off. They were a key element in the development of the pack so just shutting them down was not an answer, especially right now when I knew I was wrong. I was so wrong. I was protecting something they all thought was an enemy, but they didn’t understand.

She was my mate. She was the only person I could go to war for and kill for without thinking it over. I loved her. I knew what I signed up for being alpha. I needed to put the pack before everyone, but I don’t think I will be able to that to Alina. She was my everything.

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