Chapter 13 52 % 55 vouchers Aiden's father stood in his office , looking pissed . He stood by the window , glaring outside the building , watching people of the pack move around , going on with their daily activities . He heard the door open , and someone walked in . It was his wife , Donna . He didn't need anyone to tell him it was her , he could already perceive her scent before she entered the office . She glanced around . It had been years since they'd moved from this pack . eight to ten years , if she wasn't mistaken , and yet . everything in the office looked the same . Alpha Alaric had handed over the alpha title to Aiden , thinking he was man enough to handle everything and take care of the pack . But after what had transpired in the past few days , he had never felt more disappointed . He sighed as his mind flashed back to his former beta and best friend , Greg . He had lost his daughter and was deep in grief . Alaric wished he could pay him a visit and share his condolences , but he couldn't . He and Greg could never be seen together . Not after what he had done to him in the past . Alpha Alaric would never forgive him . A " Don't you think you were too harsh on Aiden ? He's going through a lot of pain , and you made it worse ... " Donna muttered , jolting Alpha Alaric out of his thoughts . " He's a man , Donna . He's an alpha . He'll be just fine , " he said , turning and sitting on his chair , glaring at her with no emotion in his eyes . Donna sighed . Aiden was so much like his father when it came to giving cold looks and having a cold attitude . " But- " " You should go to your room and rest , woman , " he cut her off , f , and she glared at him one more time before nodding and walking out of the study . Alpha Alaric looked around his office . There was dust on the books and shelves . He wondered when was the last time the room had been cleaned . He sighed and moved toward the shelf , pulling out a book . He made his way back to the chair and sat down . He opened the first page of the book and took a deep breath . The door opened , and to his surprise , Aiden walked into the room . He looked slightly better than earlier when Alaric had seen him . " Father , " Aiden called , but Alaric didn't raise his head . Instead , he focused on the book in front of him . He was still mad at Aiden for everything . " I'm sorry about everything ... for disturbing your peace and making you come here unannounced . I'll try to fix everything ," Aiden said quietly , bowing his head . " Sorry can fix nothing , Aiden . You , of all people , should know that . The deed has been done . You need to stop sulking and being somber , and stand up as the alpha that you are . Go address the public ... " He finally looked up . " They are asking questions . They feel the pack is no longer safe , and they're scared . You have to tell them what they need to hear . Twist the narrative . Use her death to your benefit and gain the sympathy of the people . Tell them she committed suicide because she couldn't bear the thought of losing her child . Tell them you never rejected her . Say it's all a rumor - that she killed herself , " Alpha Alaric muttered . Aiden didn't speak . His jaw clenched , his fists tightened by his sides , knuckles turning white . 1/3 15:49 Mon , 13 Oct Chapter 13 3 52 % 55 vouchers He kept staring at his father , lips slightly parted , but no words came out . His chest rose and fell in short , sharp breaths . His fingers twitched . " How could you ask me to do that ? " he finally said , voice low and trembling . His eyes lost focus for a moment - blank and hollow . " We both know she didn't commit suicide ... " He clenched his fists tighter . Pain seared from inside him , surging up through his throat . " Well , the chances that she killed herself after you rejected her are 98 % high . Just fix this mess , " Alaric said coldly , now locking eyes with his son . Aiden turned to leave the room . " Aiden , " Alaric called , making him pause . " I've made decisions I knew weren't right for me , but they were best for the pack . As an alpha , the pack comes first before anything else . I hope you make the right decision too ." Aiden didn't reply . He stood still for a moment , shoulders slightly hunched , then walked out of the study , leaving Alaric alone . The moment Aiden stepped out , tears welled in his eyes and slipped down his cheeks - but he quickly wiped them away . He walked to his office in silence . He opened the door and met James waiting for him . " James , I need you to send six million dollars to Amelia's family as compensation for the death of their daughter , " he muttered , standing by the window , staring blankly outside . " Aiden , do you think they'll accept it ? " James asked , wanting to call off the idea . He knew deep down the family wouldn't take the money if they knew it came from Aiden . " Make it from an anonymous sender , " Aiden said . James nodded and was about to leave when Aiden spoke again . " Wait . " James paused . " I need you to bring the press here . I'm ready to address the public and tell them what they need to hear , " Aiden muttered . James gave him a surprised look . Aiden was still mourning and wasn't in the right state of mind to give a public statement . He didn't even look like himself anymore . " But Aiden ... as your Beta , I would advise you not to give a speech yet . You're not ready to appear in the public eye . I can address them for- " " I'll be just fine , James . Just do what you're told . You can leave now , " Aiden dismissed him quickly . Meanwhile , Sofia was pacing to and fro in her apartment , looking more worried than ever . She needed to find a way to get into the pack house and speak to Aiden - but that beta of his wouldn't allow it . " You're making my eyes spin , Sofia , " Dante , sitting on the couch , muttered while staring at her . " I'm sorry . I'm just worried . If I don't speak to Aiden , then he'll discard me from being his future Luna . I need to do something ... " " Then go to his house and talk to him , " Dante muttered , twirling his phone around in his hands . " His stupid beta gave strict orders to the guards not to let me in . That bastard , " she clenched her fists and turned away from 2/3 15:49 Mon , 13 Oct A OP . Chapter 13 Dante , anger simmering inside her . All she wanted now was to kill James . He was acting like a barrier to her plans . 52 % 55 vouchers " Don't tell me you feel threatened by his Beta , " Dante stood up , walking toward Sofia . He stood behind her , so close she could feel his breath against the back of her neck . " No. I " she stuttered as he ran his finger down her bare arm , sending shivers down her spine . " If you want , I could have him killed - and no one would ever suspect you ." TBC 田