It felt strange to make my way to the room where my father was staying, knowing that until recently, it belonged to my cousin, his niece. I loved her so much it hurt. She was like a younger sister to me, and now, I've lost her.I had to get used to that idea now, even if it hurt. I had been standing at his door for so long, staring at everything with a slightly pained heart. I sighed twice and swallowed hard."Open up!" I requested, serious.I was holding back from falling apart. I didn't want to do that in front of my father. They did it after a "Yes, sir," in chorus, and I entered, finding the room tidy, the smell of breakfast and coffee in the air, and my father flipping something in the frying pan.The TV was loud, and he seemed focused on both things. "Son, you could have told me you were coming," my father says, smiling at me."How did you know it was me?""Jaden, I've known you since you were a boy. I'm your father, I know your scent," he smiles. "Breakfast?""No, thank you," I

JadenI couldn't just ignore everything that had happened and go back to living my life normally. There were still people in my dungeon, I still had my father and several people - who didn't want to leave Joshua and his stupid legacy behind - to judge and decide their futures.Deep down, I hated this idea. So many things had happened since all of this began. I had made new friends, become an alpha king, had found my mate, and had killed my brother. I had even discovered that I had superpowers - or magic, as Malia and Lilith liked to call it.Before I could make it to the judgment room, I was taking a completely different route. My feet had a mind of their own now and I couldn't just turn around and leave.When I reached the entrance of the hallway, my guards didn't wait for me to ask and started pushing the heavy wooden doors. I took a deep breath before slowly descending the stairs, step by step.But instead of taking the first corridor - where I had been yesterday - I took the second

"Let us begin the trial of the former Alpha of the Red Stone Pack," the Elder says, as my father is roughly lifted from his chair and dragged to the center, where he is placed in an iron seat.I watch him from where I am and can't help but want to cry, but I hold back. He is still my father, he still raised me, and gave me all the love he could give."You are being accused of several crimes," the Elder starts, adjusting his glasses and beginning to read from the white paper in his slightly trembling hands. "Attempted murder, crimes against the honor and integrity of King Alpha Jaden, and moreover, you were present while they dueled," the man raises his head to look at my father. "Well, do you have anything to say?""Firstly," my father seems to choose his words carefully. "the duel wasn't my choice, I tried to intervene, but what can a former Alpha do? Nothing! Secondly, in a strange way, I agree with you, I committed all those crimes, but above all, I failed as Jaden's father," he loo

“Well, the trial is officially over, with all the living defendants judged,” Kiutter says in a drawl.I stare at him with a frown, my mind slowly processing and understanding that everything is wrong.“Catherine, our last defendant, was just found lifeless in her cell. She committed suicide, leaving no note or farewell. We believe this was due to her wolf and her mate rejecting her on the same day,” he says seriously. “Thank you to everyone who has been with us; the sentences will be carried out within two hours.”Shock is written all over my face as the words leave his lips. I can't believe this all happened in such a cruel and harsh way. Things I never imagined would happen. However, I can’t shed a tear; I feel nothing but a deep pain in my chest, which hurts like hell, reminding me that my family has no real control over anything.Everyone gets up to leave, including Malia, who stops in front of me with worried eyes, but I can't move properly.‘You’re worrying our mate,’ Mark growl

Jaden"Man, how are you?" Bruno asks, handing me a cup of tea."I feel like the world is pressing down on my shoulders with all its force," I sigh, closing my eyes. "I'm trying to stay strong for Malia, but I just feel like I'm being dragged down.""You don't always have to be okay for Malia, my friend," he gives me a weak smile. "Sometimes, you need love and affection too, and that's okay.""I agree," Damon says. "We treat our wives like they're untouchable, and they are, but we also need love and care when everything falls apart.""I know, I just don't want to worry her more.""Keeping your feelings bottled up will only push her away," Bruno shrugs. "Look at everything Lilith and I went through. Take us as an example of what not to do, my friend," he gives me two gentle pats on the back. "We fought against our love and bond for the sake of others, people who weren't worth it.""Your mother..." Damon interjects. "Your mother, to be more specific.""That's why it wasn't worth it. My m