ELIAN’S POV

“Papa, I want to come with you.”

My eyelids fell shut as I took in a deep breath.

Why the hell was this boy even here?

Odessa gripped my arm firmly, signaling for me to be nice. Only she could see my facial expression as she stood by my side.

Our procession was waiting for us in the courtyard, ready to accompany us to the Annual Gathering of Alphas. It is such an honor to be the one hosting this year’s gathering. I just know Amara was punching a wall somewhere knowing that ...