Alberto’s POV
Now I got the explanation I had been missing all this while. Kael was under no obligation to help Sapphire, but he did, he even risked his life to protect her because he loved her.
He didn’t admit it, but his deer-caught-in-the-headlights expression. I suppressed a growl from within as my wolf recognized a potential competition for its mate. How dare Kael have eyes for her when I was still alive?
My boots echoed like thunderclaps against the marble floors as I made my way to the council chambers. Kael didn’t even beg for his freedom. Pathetic.
I felt the anger before I entered the room, the fury of my council members radiating through the heavy oak doors like a fever. Whatever conversation they were having came to a stop as I walked in.
All my council members were sea
