---- "Because you didn't give a damn about his ceremony last night!" I finally exploded. "You only cared if your mistress was comfortable, if she was fed, if she needed more guards to protect her!" The hall fell dead silent. Ethan's face instantly turned ashen. "What did you say?" "T'm telling the truth!" I pointed at Scarlett. "Last night was her heat, and you took all the elite guards to protect her while she hunted, leaving Caleb to face the dangers of his coming-of-age ceremony alone!" Scarlett hid behind Ethan, frightened. "I... I didn't ask for so many guards... It was Ethan who was worried about me and the baby..." "Of course, I have to protect you!" Ethan roared angrily. "You are my real family! As for Caleb..." He paused, his voice turning ice-cold. "If he can't ---- even handle a basic coming-of-age ceremony, then he proves he's not fit to be the heir of the Stone family!" Sounds of agreement rose from the crowd. "The Alpha is right! Survival of the fittest!" "True strength doesn't need coddling!" "Maybe this is for the best; Miss Scarlett's child is more suited to be heir!" Eleanor struck the ground again with her cane. " Regina, since you're so unhappy, then break the bond and get out of the Stone family! But..." She narrowed her eyes, her voice full of menace. " Caleb must stay. He is of Stone family blood. You won't take him anywhere!" "That's right!" Ethan sneered, walking towards me. "Regina, I can agree to break our bond. But Caleb belongs to the Stone family, don't you dare try to take him!" ---- I clutched the ebony box tightly, looking at these greedy, ugly faces. "Are you sure you want to do this?" My voice was terrifyingly calm. "Of course!" Ethan announced proudly. "Now, in front of all our allies, hand over Caleb! I want to personally see where he's hiding and slacking off!" I slowly raised the ebony box in my hands. "As you wish." "This is the Caleb you're looking for."