Sixty-Four

Adonis

"Code blue," a pudgy doctor signaled.

I couldn't stop sweating. My dad's fucking lover, Axton, stood next to me, his face filled with sorrow.

I didn't need anyone to tell me this was it; my dad was dying.

The ICU was buzzing with activity as the medical team worked to save his life. They were all well-paid specialists. In a last-ditch effort, one person monitored his vital signs while another administered medication.

I stood there, hoping for a miracle. I was angry at him, but I didn't want him to die.

It was heartbreaking and stressful beyond description. I couldn't wait to get away from the chaos.

I could only see a bleak future before me. If my dad died, my entire life as a leader would be turned upside down. My cousins were terrified of his presence, so they didn't openly challenge me.

They would seize the opportunity to bully me and mock my incomplete alpha coronation rites. They would not have to hide behind whispers and subtle jabs; instead, they would confront me direc