Chapter 115\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2013Lucien\u2013\u00a0<\/p>\n
I packed my things to leave for the village where Kingsley had me sent.\u00a0<\/p>\n
20\u00a0<\/p>\n
55 vouchers\u00a0<\/p>\n
It was a rural place in the western region. They had no Alpha system and only did communal living due to an event that happened before.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I know why Kingsley is doing this to me; it was because of Theo.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He wanted me far away so that I would not dethrone Theo to become the alpha.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He, as well as everyone, knows Theo is not fit to be Alpha; that is why he\u2019s doing everything he can to keep me from snatching the position from his son.\u00a0<\/p>\n
At first, I didnt want to go, but I realised this was his ploy to test and strip me of everything I deserve if I refused to do as he says.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He knew how much I wanted to be Alpha, yet he sent me to oversee a village as an acting village chief and to settle the dispute between the people while they figured out a new chief.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As the king of the Alpha Council, who also acted as the leader of the western region, Kingsley had to oversee the smaller villages that had no Alphas and depended on him for rescues.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It should be Theo doing the rescues, not me, Dan!\u00a0<\/p>\n
I should be the one giving out orders while Theo executes them.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I clenched my fists, realising how unfair it is that Theo is living the life I should be living.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I am the one with a firm and healthy heart, not Theo.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I am physically and mentally stronger than him, yet the moon goddess played her sick trick and did not bless me with the alpha genes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When my mom found out Kingsley was her mate, I was overjoyed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Finally, I would stop being seen as the son of a drunk, who died drinking his ass away.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Mom and I were happy when Kingsley brought us here. I thought everything would fall into place as Kingsley saw me as his son, and he treated me as such.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Everything was going according to my plans. I tried to impress Kingsley, and I grew in strength, too.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I was convinced he would choose me as the next Alpha when he stepped down.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I was shaken beyond words when he chose Theo over me the day he presented the crown heir to the pack members and council.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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It broke me completely. I couldn\u2019t understand why he would do that to me.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Theo could barely survive his training; his coach had to bring in a doctor each time they had an intense training. On the other hand, I would finish my intense training without hassle.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Theo collapsed every week and spent most of his life in the hospital and the healer\u2019s chambers.\u00a0<\/p>\n
During this time, Kingsley treated me as though I were the only thing that mattered. Turns out, that sly old fox was playing around with me.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Theo would always be his biological son, and I\u2019m just the son of his mate, whom he took pity on.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I was sure this was how he saw me, and I was determined to take things into my own hands.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Shadowclaw deserves a healthy Alpha, and I would be that for them.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAre you going to do this?\u201d I heard Elara ask from behind, and I turned to face her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, I know Kingsley didn\u2019t send me there in good faith. He must have something up his sleeve. I can\u2019t let him win,\u201d I said, and she nodded.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHonestly, I dont think Kingsley is planning anything against you, Lucien\u201d, Elara said and picked up her scarf. \u201cI mean, the man loves you as it is. He could just be doing this to help you out\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cLoves me?\u201d I scoffed; my eyes were filled with disdain. \u201cHe doesn\u2019t love me; he never did. The only reason he tolerated me was that my mother is his mate. Also, because his son is useless, he needed a substitute to save face. Now that he doesn\u2019t need me anymore, he\u2019s throwing me out\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
I could feel my blood boiling as I spoke.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I recalled how Kingsley would take me everywhere with him back then, even to places where he\u2019d never take Theo.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He introduced me to everyone as his son, yet when it was time to prove that I was truly his son, he chose that weakling.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He might have fooled me before, but he can\u2019t fool me anymore.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cTheo is not useless!\u201d Elara snapped, and I realised she still doesn\u2019t want to hear anything against him. \u201cWatch the way you talk about him in front of me, Lucien\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
I shook my head, laughing at myself pitifully.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cEven my wife is taking his side,\u201d I uttered, raising my head to look at Elara\u2019s face. \u201cI\u2019m always losing to Theo,\u00a0<\/p>\n
aren\u2019t I?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s not like that, Lucien\u201d Elara tried to touch me, but I moved away.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt doesn\u2019t matter now,\u201d I took my wallet and\u00a0<\/p>\n
I didn\u2019t wait to hear her explanation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
18:25 Tue, Feb 3\u00a0<\/p>\n
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I walked out of our room, and I could sense Elara following me, but I didn\u2019t care to check.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When I got downstairs, my mom was there, talking to Kingsley. It looked like they were having a heated argument.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She came up to me the moment she saw me; tears were in her eyes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cListen to me, baby,\u201d she said, holding my bag. \u201cYou don\u2019t have to do this. You shouldn\u2019t have to prove yourself to anyone, please\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI want to do this, Mom,\u201d I said, and she looked perplexed. \u201cIf this is what it takes, then I will do it. Don\u2019t worry about me, I can handle myself\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kingsley got up and walked to where we were. He stopped in front of me.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cLook, son, I\u2019m not doing this because I hate you or anything,\u201d he said, and I wanted to laugh in his face, but I stopped myself. \u201cI\u2019m doing this for your own good. If you help the villages out of their crisis, there is a lot to gain from this\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He tried to pay me on the shoulder, but I dodged him. I was angry. If he touched me, I would lose it, and I don\u2019t know what I would do to him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMother, look after yourself and Elara. I have to go\u201d I turned to leave, and my mom refused to let go.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNo, please!\u201d she cried. \u201cDont go anywhere, I will speak to Kingsley and get this order reversed. You don\u2019t have to do this\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cLet it go, mother,\u201d I gritted my teeth. I was already furious, and she was making it worse. \u201cIm not a child, I can do this much\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She wanted to continue her dramatic pleas, but I wasn\u2019t in the mood.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just then, the driver walked in to inform me.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSir Lucien, the car is ready to leave,\u201d he said, bowing his head respectfully. At least, someone still regards me in this pack.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIm ready to leave, let\u2019s go\u201d, I walked past the driver and headed out.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Mother was tugging at Kingsley\u2019s shirt to stop me while Elara waved at me. I didn\u2019t respond and kept walking\u00a0<\/p>\n
out.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I got into the back seat, rested my head, and heard the driver get in as well.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are setting off now, sir Lucien\u201d, he informed me, and I nodded to assure him I heard him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Soon, our vehicle entered the road and drove off.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The village was five hours away, and it would be a long drive; I should have taken the chopper, but I was t angry to think.\u00a0<\/p>\n
18:25 Tue, Feb 3\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 115\u00a0<\/p>\n
, (20 ),\u00a0<\/p>\n
E55 vouchers\u00a0<\/p>\n
At least he did something right by arranging my accommodation in advance. I would give him that.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When we got to the apartment, it looked chappier than the omegas\u2019 quarters in the packhouse.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is your apartment, you\u2019ll stay here for as long as you wish to stay here\u201d, he said. \u201cGet some rest, and I will ask them to bring your food.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He left. Liam and I went inside. The place was cleaned, but I felt disgusted by how small it was.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nonetheless, our food arrived a little while later, and we ate.\u00a0<\/p>\n
We were too tired to do anything; we just packed up and went to sleep.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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