Crowned by Fate by Author T.S Novel

The phone rang just as the mich was setting mes Bassben , certing bong shadows acrisi Ahian's office . He mosted on the second diet , bij erpent immediately shifting from chu to tentiam as Because you did not obtain the Alpha king + apprmal before dissolving Gravestone Fack and comforting their territory , it violates the erblated proterely , the voice on the other end announced . Even through the plene , I could hear the der bound older .

" The Council has decided to reassess your candidacy for the Alpha King alertim … ". ר ! Hashed with barely controlled anger Crestone Pack cancer he road i the proever . Those meters at pred the westen territeties fit years Where were you when they poisoned on water ? When they retired and murdered nur Beta ? Why dider the Conseil speck up for the packs suffering under Kane's I could hear the elders response , though his sembs were measured and diplomatic 1 understand your frustration .

Alpha Adran . I'm metty lottowing established proondanes , My supetion have instructed us to review your eligibility in light Adrian's law clenched , his free hand curling into a fist on bis desk . " I will provide evidence of Kane's crimes and those of his subordinates , " he said , rach word carefully controlled despite the fury beneath .

And if the Council still chooses to deny my candidary , I will petition alongside might other western parks for a formal appeal Without waiting for a response , he ended the call , the phone clattering enter his desk with more force than necessary " Adrian , " I began , confusion and anger mixing in my voice . " Didn't the Council approve your candidacy just two days ago ? Why are they suddenly memessing ? This doesn't make sense !

" Adrian ran a hand through his dark hair , his shoulders tense with frustration . " I don't know , " he admitted , though his eyes held a suspicious gline " Something changed , and I doubt its because they suddenly care about western pack politics . " A " Could it be Kanes Beta ? I suggested . " Maybe he's trying to sabotage your campaign out of revenge . " Adrian shook his head dismissively . " Kane's Beta doesnt have the connections or influence to reach the Council's inner circles .

He paused , his expression darkening . " But my uncle Maxwell does He probably heard about us absorbing Gravestones territory and resources . The last thing he wants is for us to become more powerful . " The mention of Maxwell sent a surge of irritation through me . Though I'd never met the man who had stolen Adrian's bathright , I already despised him for what he'd done to Adrian - and now for potentially sabotaging his dreams .

" Don't worry about this , Skye , Adrian said , his voice gentling as he noticed my expression . I'll pass their reassessment . But I need you to help prepare our evidence against Gravestone Pack . ly mentally I nodded , already cataloging what we needed , 11l get the reports from Dr. Chen - Nadia's injury reports and autopsy findings . Adrian winced alightly at the mention , but gestured approvingly " Good .

But there's more ." Kane's public violation of our must sacred laws , I continued , understanding his train of thought . The wedding incident - attacking humans openly , risking exposure of our kind - that a far more serious than internal pack conflicts . " Exactly Adrian confirmed . " The Council might overlook territorial disputes , but they can't ignore threats to our collective secrecy Later that evening , I sat in the beta office . It felt strange to think of it as mine .

Stacks of documents surrounded my desk . Dr. Chen had pro medical reports . I could barely force myself to scan the clinical descriptions of what Nadia had endured . Each word felt like a fresh wound . As organised the vidence of Eanes volations of werewolf Law , my phone rang beses name lashed on the screen , and I realized with a pang of guilt that 1 hadnt checked on her since the wedding two weeks age : " Skye !

" Her cheerful voice immediately eased some of the tension I'd been carrying " How are you feeling ? You disappeared a suddenly that night 1/2 Chapter 95 " I'm fine , " I replied , grateful that Kaises mentory pianipulation had spared her the trauma of that evtning : Honek vone Brad ) " All healed up hom , " she laughed . And corss what ? Jake and I are trying for a baby ! Hex ss merited in the that of being a dad Relief washed over me .

At least in leries memory , her wedding had remained protect untainted by the violence and fer that had actually " That x wonderful news , Jessie I'm so happs for you both " Packs voice suddenly ceme through the phone " Skyr ? Is that you , dahm 7 Ive been worried sicht Your boyfriend came long youngle weeks bark , You doing alright ? " Bavlnend " Lasked , momentarily confused . That tall , dark haired fella . Adrian ? He seemed real concerned when he couldn't reach you .

" Understanding downed . " Oh , Back . Hex not my boyfriend . We work together . " the worry y in his ex - thar man core abost I heard Buck chuckle . " Well , he wage acted like more than a coworker , suretheart . The way he talked about you . And if you ask me , he's a whole lot better than those bar flies who used to hit on you . You should give him a chance . " After saying goodbye to Buck and Jessie , I remained at my desk , staring at the evidence files while his words echoed in my mind .

Adrian cared about me- that much was obvious . But since Nadia's death , something had shifted inside me .. Before , when Nadia was alive and constantly warning me away from Adriam , I had been able to dismiss my feelings or at least keep them manageable . with her gone and her final wishes resting on my shoulders , the idea of pursuing anything romantic with Adrian felt like a betrayal . Take care of him , she had asked . Be the Beta he needs .

How could I be what he needed professionally if 1 was constantly battling personal feelings ? How could I honor Nadia's memory while occupying two modes Adrian's life - both his Beta and his … what ? Lover ? Partner ? The thought felt like stealing something that shouldn't be mine , like a fundamental betrayal of everything Nadia had sacrificed . No. It was time to bury these feelings once and for all .

Adrian needed a Beta who could serve needed what Nadia had been loyal , strong , and uncompromised by personal desire .. without the complication of romantic attachment . Be I closed the file folders with a decisive snap , my resolution settling over me like armor . Whatever Adrian faced in the Alpha King election , whatever challenges came our way , I would stand beside him as his Beta - nothing more , nothing less . Nadias ghost deserved at least that much respect . Chapter Comments 2 POST COMMENT NOW