Chapter 7 The King's Confession

• Damien stood by the tall window of his study, arms crossed behind his back. Morning sunlight spilled through the glass, gilding the royal gardens in warm gold. But the King’s gaze wasn’t on the view—he was waiting.
• Moments later, the door creaked open, and Brad Cole, Alpha of the Red Moon Pack and Amelia’s adoptive father, stepped inside. He offered a small bow, though there was no need for formality between them. Their relationship had long evolved into something more—an unspoken bond of mutual respect and almost brotherly familiarity.
• “You summoned me, my King?” Brad asked with a faint smile.