Chapter Thirty Six
Liam knew he had to be patient, but it was becoming increasingly difficult to watch Chloe suffer like this. He was determined to find a way to free her, no matter the cost.
Liam took a deep breath as he approached his father’s chambers, mentally preparing himself for what was to come. He knew that Alpha Aaron was not one to be trifled with, but he had to try to reason with him on behalf of Chloe. He knocked on the door and waited for the Alpha’s deep voice to grant him entry.
“Come in,” came the commanding voice from inside.
Liam pushed the door open and stepped inside, his eyes scanning the room. The walls were lined with weapons and animal heads, trophies of his father’s hunting expeditions. The air was thick with the scent of leather and musk, and Liam felt a sense of unease settle in his gut.
Alpha Aaron was seated behind a large oak desk, his eyes cold and unyielding as they fixed on his son. “What brings you here, Liam?” he asked, his voice dripping with disdain.
Liam took a deep breath and gathered his courage. “Father, I wanted to talk to you about Chloe.”
Alpha Aaron’s eyes narrowed. “What about her?”
Liam hesitated for a moment before speaking. “She’s been cooperative, Father. She’s not a threat to our pack. Can’t you release her from the cell? It has been days that she has been held captive.”
The Alpha’s lips twisted into a sneer. “Release her? And what message would that send to the rest of the pack? That we’re weak, that we let our enemies walk free?”
“She’s not our enemy, Father. She’s just a girl caught in the middle of this mess,” Liam protested.
Alpha Aaron stood up from his desk, his towering form casting a shadow over Liam. “And whose fault is that? Yours. You marked her without her consent, without even giving her a choice. And now you expect me to show her mercy? To let her go free?”
Liam felt a wave of shame wash over him at his father’s words. He knew that what he had done was wrong, but he couldn’t bear to see Chloe suffer any longer. “I just want to help her, Father. Can’t you understand that?”
Alpha Aaron shook his head in disbelief. “You’re blinded by your feelings for her, Liam. You’re willing to risk everything for a human girl who means nothing to our pack.”
“She means everything to me,” Liam retorted.
Alpha Aaron scoffed. “Love is a weakness, my son. It clouds your judgment and makes you vulnerable. You need to forget about Chloe and focus on your duties as future Alpha.”
“But Father-”
“That’s enough, Liam. I’ve made my decision. Chloe stays in the cell until the day of the mating ceremony. End of discussion.”
Liam felt a surge of anger and frustration rise up within him. He knew that his father was set in his ways and there was no changing his mind. He bowed his head and turned to leave the room, defeated.
“Remember who you are, Liam,” his father’s voice called out to him. “Remember that you are a wolf, and wolves don’t show mercy.”
Liam clenched his fists, his heart heavy with guilt and regret. He knew that his actions had consequences, but he couldn’t bear to see Chloe suffer any longer. He had to find a way to save her, no matter the cost.
Liam walked out of his father’s throne room, feeling defeated and frustrated. He couldn’t believe how heartless his own father could be, keeping Chloe locked up in that dungeon like some kind of animal. As he walked through the halls of the packhouse, he couldn’t shake off the feeling that he was somehow losing his grip on things.
He wondered if he had become weak, allowing himself to feel something for Chloe, who clearly didn’t reciprocate those feelings. He had always prided himself on being a strong alpha, one who never let his emotions cloud his judgment. But now, with Chloe in danger, he couldn’t help but feel helpless.
Was he really going to let her suffer in that dungeon until the day of the mating ceremony? Was he going to stand by and watch as she withered away, all because of some outdated pack tradition? It made him sick to his stomach.
But he also couldn’t ignore the fact that Chloe seemed to like Aiden more. He couldn’t deny that pang of jealousy he felt whenever he saw them together. He knew that she was only being cooperative with him because he was the only one who could help her out of this mess. It was all just a means to an end.
He couldn’t help but wonder if he was doing all of this for the wrong reasons. Was he really trying to help Chloe because he cared about her, or was it all just a way to prove to himself that he was still a strong alpha?This content is © NôvelDrama.Org.
As he made his way to his room, he couldn’t shake off the feeling of unease that settled in his chest. He needed to clear his head, to figure out what he was really fighting for. He knew he couldn’t let Chloe suffer any longer, but he also knew that he couldn’t let his emotions get the best of him.
He sat down at his desk and stared out the window, lost in thought. He needed to come up with a plan, a way to save Chloe without compromising his position as alpha. It was a delicate balance, but he knew he was up for the challenge.
As he sat there, lost in thought, a wave of determination washed over him. He knew what he had to do. He had to find a way to save Chloe, to prove to his father and his pack that he was still a strong alpha, but most importantly, to prove to himself that he was doing this for the right reasons.