Chapter 60

Avery's pov

“My father was sick and because of that, he couldn't handle the pack affairs like he used to. This led to Donovan doing all of the handlings and he didn't do them well, or should I say he did them badly on purpose.”

I listened intently as Lucien began his story. I didn't want to know about his past but it was in some way connected to the reason why he had treated me the way he did. Moreover, I wanted to know if he had a good enough excuse.

“I was weak and my father was even weaker due to his illness, Donovan was a powerful wolf and I stood no chance. By the time my father realized what was happening, it was already too late.”

“Donovan wanted the throne for himself, he wanted to be Alpha but my father never agreed. So Donovan went to dig up some past stuff about my father and that was what he used against us.”

“My father had a hidden card though, and he used it against Donovan. Donovan had always been afraid of Esme and when my father threatened to involve her, he let go o