An advice

Chapter 68

Gradel

I entered my father's room which stank badly and found Iris crouching on the floor, her eyes puffy with tears as she peered at me.

Her body was taut with fear and by merely reading her body language, I knew what she was scared about. The pack hadn't completely accepted her and if word went out that she was with my father at his dying point, it would spark rumors around.

Rumors strong enough to tarnish her image and I couldn't let that happen.

Murmurs of regrets and consolation resonated behind me, reminding me that the elders had followed me down here. Even though I appreciated their presence, I didn't need them now.

"You can leave now. Send word around the pack about the Alpha's death and you all should begin to plan his burial." I ordered and they bowed and exited the room.

I sank onto the cold floor with mixed feelings and the memories of the past that weren't dented by the evil deeds he committed surged into my head.

As his son, tears should be pouring out of my