Chapter 12 55 vouchers It was a new day , and James was trying to make sure everything in the pack was going smoothly , as the Alpha was still grieving his loss . It was now his duty to step in until Aiden was ready again . He had heard rumors that Amelia's family was laying her to rest today . She was going to be buried . Deep down , he wished Aiden would attend the funeral and pay his last respects , but he wasn't himself . James sighed softly and signed the paper brought to him for the donation to the students in the pack school . As he was signing the paper , a black jeep pulled into the compound . James was curious - visitors . they weren't expecting any The door opened , and a man stepped out wearing an all - black suit . A woman also stepped out , wearing a black gown paired with black shades and black heels . Her hair was hidden beneath a black hat . James's mouth fell open the moment he recognized the couple . - They were Aiden's parents - Alpha Alaric Miller and Luna Donna Miller . " Alpha , Luna ... I wasn't expecting you . I mean ... we weren't expecting you , " James swallowed hard , a nervous look on his face . " What brings you here ? " he asked . Luna Donna stared at him with no expression , but Alpha Alaric , on the other hand , had a cold glare , one filled with anger and unspoken words . " Where is my son ? " he asked , ignoring James's question . " He's in the guest room , " James muttered as they walked past him and into the mansion . James ran a hand down his head . He knew Aiden's parents well . They never came unless it was urgent . They must have heard about what had happened . Now they were in a bigger mess . He quickly followed them . Meanwhile , Aiden had woken up . He had walked to the bathroom , taken a bath , and asked a maid to bring him an all - black outfit . Even though he didn't feel like leaving the house today , it was the day Amelia would be laid to rest . He needed to attend . He stared at his reflection in the mirror , his eyes swollen . He sighed . He buttoned his shirt , ready to leave , when the door opened and , to his surprise, his mom and dad walked in - both dressed in black . " Mom . Dad ... " Aiden called out , surprise in his voice . " Oh , my sweet boy ... I'm so sorry about what happened to you ... I'm so sorry ," Luna Donna said as she moved toward Aiden and pulled him into a hug . Aiden didn't hug her back . " I'm fine , Mom . What brings you here ? " His voice was as cold as ice , no hint of emotion . " Aiden , you don't have to pretend like you're not in pain . It's okay to feel- " " I said I am fine ." He cut her off , and Donna fell silent , nodding as she took a step back and stood beside her husband . 1/3 15:48 Mon , 13 Oct Chapter 12 3 52 % = 55 vouchers " Aiden , we need to talk , " Alpha Alaric , who hadn't spoken until now , finally said . Aiden raised his head and glared at him plainly . " We'll talk when I get back . I need to attend my wife's funeral ," he said . Alpha Alaric scoffed , his eyes filled with contempt . " Point of correction , your ex - wife . As far as I'm aware , you accused this woman of killing her child . You rejected her , knowing she was pregnant . You went back to your ex . You pushed her to her death and now you speak of attending her funeral ? " He took a breath , his tone bitter . " You have no shame , Aiden . I didn't raise you to be a coward . As much as I never wanted you to marry that woman , she was your destined mate and you ruined everything . Now you'll have to live with it for the rest of your life ." " I have to go , Dad , " Aiden muttered and tried walking out , but then Alaric suddenly slapped him hard across the face , making him stagger back . James flinched . Donna swallowed hard . " You will not attend the funeral . Not while I'm here , " Alaric said , firm and final . Aiden clenched his fist , anger paired with rage obvious in his eyes . His eyes flashed red . " If you've forgotten , I'm the Alpha of this pack . It's punishable by law to lay hands on an Alpha , " Aiden muttered . Alaric stepped forward , locking eyes with his son . They were almost the same height- Aiden just slightly taller . The tension between them was thick , sending shivers down Donna's and James's spines . " You may be Alpha of this pack , " Alaric said , voice low and controlled , " but I'm still your father. I still have the power to remove you from the position I gave you . Don't test my patience , Aiden . Don't ." He paused , then continued . " I built this pack with sweat and blood . I won't sit back and watch you destroy everything I've built . Since you want to go to the funeral , go ahead . Leave . But the moment you step out of this house , you've been stripped of your Alpha title . And even though I have no desire to be Alpha again , there are plenty of others happy to take your place . " With that , he turned and walked out of the room . Aiden paused , staring at Donna . She looked at him for a moment ... then turned and followed her husband . James sighed softly , watching as Aiden sat weakly on the bed . As much as he wanted to attend the funeral , he couldn't . He knew his father too well . Alaric would strip him of everything . He had already lost it all . The only thing he had left was the title Alpha . " Aiden , " James said gently , taking a step toward him . " I know how much Amelia meant to you . I could help you cover up ... he'd never know you went . " Aiden shook his head . " It's no use . He's right anyway . cut all ties with her the moment I rejected her ... What's the use of attending the funeral ? " 2/3 Chapter 12 TBC 52 % 55 vouchers 3/3