Crowned by Fate by Author T.S Novel

Chapter 93 Skye's POV One week after Nadia's funeral , the desert air hong heavy with the scent of extinguuhell candles and grief . Four warrr grass joined Lack lin fresh wound in our commonity . According to werewolf tradition , families must keep vigil for seven days beside their deceased relatives , ensuring candles horn continuvedly around the ladi I had called Nadia's father . Steveis Bennett , to inform him of his daughter's death , asking if he would come to maintain vigil for her .

s answer haunted me still . After a long silence , his voice had come through the phone , cold and final ; " When Nadia chose to follow Adrion out of trembowl three pears ago . I already mourned her . She died to me then . You bury her properly . The line had gone dead , leaving me staring at my phone in shock . How could a father refuse to say goodbye to his daughter ? How esold he have hardened his heart so completely ?

The question spiraled into a darker one that kept me awake at night : Would my own parents feel the same if they learned of my fate ? itad they already buried me in their hearts when I fled Frostshadow ? I found myself reaching for my phone repeatedly , my parents numbers burned into my memory from years of writing them in journals , thinking about them dering holidays , imagining calls I never made .

Once , I actually dialed my mother's number , only to hang up the moment it began ringing Next time . I told myself Maybe on Mother's birthday , the timing will be better . But I knew I was just being a coward . Seven days after the battle , Adrian finally entered from his grief - stricken isolation and returned to his office . The dark circles under his eyes had faded slightly , though his usual commanding presence seemed dimmed , like a flame burning lower than usual ..

said one morning , it's time you leamed what being Beta truly means . " Skye , " he said one I followed him to the Beta office - Nadia's office - with my stomach in knot The room still carried her scent , a faint mix of leather and sage that made my chest tighten with guilt . Her desk remained exactly as she'd left it , with training schedules meticulously organized and pack reports filed with mathematical precision . Adrian noticed my hesitation as I lingered in the doorway .

" It's yours now ," he said gently , though I heard the strain in his voice . She would want you to me I forced myself to step inside , running my fingers along the edge of her desk . Part of me felt like an imposter , singing in a chair that had been shaped by years of Nadia's presence , Hut another part of me straightened my spine , remembering her final request . Take care of him . Be the Beta he needs Teach me , " I said , meeting Adrians gaze directly .

" Show me how to honor what she built . " Relief flickered across his features as he began explaining the daily responsibilities - coordinating training schedules , managing security rotations , mediating disputes between pack members , reviewing border patrol reports .

His voson grew stronger as he fell into the familiar shythms of leadership , though I caught him glancing at Nadia's empty chair more than oce By evening , as I organized the last stack of papers , Adrian appeared in my doorway . " Call the council , " he said , his expressions serous . I need to speak with everyone . Tonight " " What's happened ? " 1/3 Chapter y " Just call them , Skye . Frase .

" An hour later , the council chamber filled with Frinilter faces time alene would forever change for dyrants . Adrian gestured to the seat beside him . " Skye It was Nadia seat The mom fell silent as I moved to take my place , feeling every eye upon ise . The leather cribed differently ander my weight , Adran stood . For a moment , he seemed to gather himself , amber eyes wwerping acties each council member before settling on me .

" Ax you know , " he began , his voice steady but stained , " The Mpha King election takes place this yea murmur rippled through the room . The Alpha King election occured every four years , determining who would lead all North American revolt packt . Currently , Alpha Thomas of the Eastern Territories held the position After considerable thought , Adrian continued , meeting each gave in turn , Ive decided to enter the election as a candidate Shocked silence greeted his announcement .

Then everyone seemed to speak at once . " About time , Venus declared , her tingle fist pounding the table for emphasis . " You're exactly what this continent needs . " The rebounces required for a campaign … Garrett began , worry creasing his features . " The travel , the publicity , the political maneuvering - it's enormous . " We can handle it , " Marcus said firmly . " Our pack is strunger than ever . And after what we ve just endured , Adrian is ready.

His blind eyes seemed to bum with intensity . Ryder had remained quiet , staring at his hands . When he finally spoke , his voice was hollow . " Nadia always said you'd become Alpha King someday . believed in that dream more than anyone ." The mention of her name cast a shadow over the room . I saw Adrian's jaw tighten , his hands clenching briefly before relaxing . This is partly for her , Adrian admitted .

" But also for every pack thats been forgotten , neglected , or abused while the Alpha King looks the other way . Kane terrorized the western territories for years with no intervention . That stops now . ' I found myself speaking without thinking . " When do you announce your candidary ? " Adrian tumed to me , something unreadable flickering in his eyes . " TII submit my formal application to the Council tomorrow . The election is in six months .

That gives us time to prepare , to strengthen our position , to build the alliances we'll need . " " And Desistor ? " Lydia inquired , her melodic ice carrying a note of contem . " Who leads in your almence ? " " I won 1 abandon Danborn , Adrian said firmly . I manage remotely when possible , and Skye will - travel with me most of the time . If were both away . Yenge can oversee operations here . " All eyes turned to me , but I spoke before the doubt could settle .

" Venus was once Lana of a mid - sized pack . I trust her management capabilities " Venes nodded approvingly , a slight smile playing at the corner of her mouth . "The question is ," Marcus said , " can we win ? Adrian's expression hardened into something I recognized from our battle with Kane , absolute determination . " We will win . Because than power or prestige . We re fighting for a future where packs like ours don't have to fear tyrants like Kine . Where Alphas are held actions .

Where every pack , regardless of size of Ingation , has a voice " hting for morr for their His words resonated through the chamber , stirring something primal in each of us . This wasnt just about Aduan becoming Alpha King .

It was about reshaping the very nature of werewolf leadership As the meeting continued , plans taking shape for the campaign I caught myself glancing at the empty chair that would forever belong to Nadia Somehow , I knew she was watching , puud of Adriana deccion , confident in his future . 2/3 Crowned by Fate : Chapter 94