Forty Eight.

Aiden

“You can’t make her!” I snap, following my father as he stomps through the hallway.

This was why I hated being here. Everything becomes about what he wants, regardless of other peoples feelings.

“You are right, I can’t. But as she is your mate, I expect you to control her.”

“Control?” It was not something I ever expected to come out of his mouth. Considering the stories I have heard about my mother when she was younger.

“It is her duty to know her place in the pack as well as by your side. If I make a request, she should obey it.”

I stop to stare at him. “Are you being serious? She gave herself up so mum could come home. She was trapped by her abuser. A man that has somehow managed to strip her of any Wolf ability that she once had. I think she has done enough for our family. But you, you want her to obey you?”

He slowly turns on his spot to stare at me. “She’s alive. You should be happy.”

“And I would prefer to keep it that way. You may be the King and you may be my father. Bu