Chapter 42: The King's Questioning

Spencer's POV

When I see my father, he’s clearly not happy.

“Father,” I say respectfully.

My father, King Damien, frowns at me. His expression is grim and clearly displeased. “I have received word that Alpha Erick of the Thunderclaw pack was executed without authorization–and by my own son, no less. Is this true?”

“Yes, Father,” I admit straightforwardly.

My father heaves a sigh. “Why, Spencer? Why did you have to execute him when you could’ve simply handed him over to the Werewolf Council for trial?”

“His execution was justified.” My voice is calm, measured. “He kidnapped Alpha Kinney, cut off his leg, and tried to take over the Obsidian pack. He needed to be disposed of as soon as possible.”

Truth be told, I didn’t necessarily have to kill Erick. I did have some amount of personal stake in the matter, though, thanks to Ivy. If I hadn’t known about her experience, I might have chosen to hand Erick over to the Werewolf Council after all. But I know Ivy now, and I know how determined