Chapter 169

“Congratulations to the both of you, Alpha Ashianna, and to my dearest Uncle Edward.” It was Ashton who greeted us. He had a flash of a smile on his lips before he tapped his uncle's back like they were only friends. He was laughing when King Edward had a scowl on his face, which made me think that he didn't like how his nephew congratulated us.

“Stop calling me 'Uncle'; you're getting on my nerves, Ashton.” He angrily snarled before he took a deep breath, like he was calming himself not to spank his nephew in front of me. However, I noticed the glint of joy in his eyes before he looked away. He was trying to hide how happy he was.

“But you're my uncle. Do you want me to be your nephew?” Ashton formed a grin on his lips, like he was trying his patience, which led King Edward to get more frustrated.

“Ashton, where did you go? I don't see you at my mating ceremony.” I was the one who spoke because it was weird. I didn't see my beta, too.

“Oh, I dealt with personal matters, Alpha. You d