Chapter 202 - Pledge allegiance to Richard

- Sometimes, I'm amazed how someone as young as you has so much wisdom. Yes, you are right. In Julius' absence, my loyalty is to Richard,

Shane gets up and walks towards Valquirie, who has a very calm Ricky in her arms. He drops one knee to the ground, and everyone is silent, looking at the young werewolf.

- I am your father's beta. Whatever happens, Richard King, I swear to give my life to defend you.

Ricky smiles for the first time since Romeo left and stretches his arms to Shane. Shane, still kneeling, picks him up.

- It doesn't matter what good or bad may happen. You are a very special child. Truly extraordinary. I don’t know if you have an old soul or if the gods bless you – Valkyrie says, looking at the little one who is not yet a month old – what is true is that every moment I look at you, I believe more that the future holds many good things for you and you will give the world much of yourself.

There was no noise in the room, and everyone's eyes were fixed on Richard, who