CHAPTER THIRTY-FIVE

~HORACE~

I rose to my feet, towering over Ashley. "I need no guidance from you or anyone else," I thundered. "I am capable of making my own decisions, and I stand by my choice to reclaim this mate. She is mine, and no one has the right to question that."

They all recoiled under the force of my anger, but he stood his ground. "We only seek to advise you, Your Majesty," Logan said. "It is our duty as elders to guide and counsel you in matters such as these."

"We overheard that she saved a witch, why?" Albert asked regardless.

My eyes are still blazing with anger. "This meeting is over," I said curtly. "I expect you all to respect my decision and never question my authority again."

With that, I strode out of the meeting hall. It is my responsibility to protect Nora, and I will do it as I should.

"Those old men," I complained to myself as I smacked my lips together, my fists clenched in rage. I and Matteo sat across from each othe