#Chapter 62: The King Alpha

Kendrick turned so quickly if I wouldn’t have blinked, I would’ve missed it. His mouth opened and closed in shock as he processed Lucas’s question.

The tension in the room was palpable, and I almost wanted to laugh at how enraged he looked. It was obvious that Lucas never questioned his father—

let alone challenged him.

The tables were turning, and I couldn’t be prouder of Lucas for finally growing a backbone and saying something to his father.

But honestly, I was just as surprised as Kendrick. I never thought Lucas would be capable of talking back to his father.

I shot a glance at James who was looking back and forth between Kendrick and Lucas with wide eyes.

His eyes locked on mine, and he mouthed, “Did he actually just do that?”

I nodded slightly, mouthing, “I think he did. Oh my God!” equally shocked by Lucas's boldness.

The only thing missing from this moment was a bag of popcorn to enjoy the scene that was about to unfold.

As bad as it was to say that, there was an undeniable se