CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE

Aiden 

AIDEN'S ENTIRE EXISTENCE had led to this moment. He had trained himself to be the best and nothing less. His father was the strongest person he knew and also the coldest. 

Aiden knew his father cared about him but due to their emotionless nature, he could not show it much. 

He vowed never to be cold to his children no matter how far up the success ladder he would climb. He made that recitation that morning as he prepared for the supreme council meeting. 

This was one of the times he knew what to expect and even though he feared disappointment, he was more certain than afraid. 

The meeting was in two days so they had to travel before then. He heard a knock on his door and adjusted his shirt before going to open the door.

"Katherine, what a pleasant surprise!" he exclaimed, not meaning a word. He would much rather not see the bla