Chapter Forty-one

Aiden was seated in his throne room, staring blankly into space as his father walked in. The King observed his son's expression and noticed the sadness etched on his face. He approached him and asked, "Aiden, why do you look so glum? Is it because of Chloe?"

Aiden looked up at his father, surprised that he had guessed the reason for his sadness. He nodded slowly and said, "Yes, Father. I miss her so much, and I want her back with me."

His father sighed and asked, "Then why aren't you doing anything to get her back? You're the Alpha, Aiden. You have the power to make things happen. If you really want her back here, you know that you can easily arrange for that to happen."

Aiden's shoulders slumped, and he replied, "I made a deal with Liam. He allowed me to heal Chloe when she was poisoned, and in return, I promised not to interfere with his relationship with her. My word is my honor, Father, and I cannot go back on it."

The King nodded thoughtfully and said, "I understand your dilemma,