Chapter 4

"But don’t mention my son. You’re not worthy."

The grand hall fell silent, the weight of my words hanging in the air like a storm about to break.

Makai Watson’s face paled, his broad shoulders stiffening as his Alpha aura flared. "Amber Watson, watch your tone!"

"Tone?" I let out a dry laugh, my voice steady despite the tension crackling around us. "As your Luna? I honestly couldn’t care less."

Makai glared at me, his dark eyes flashing with anger. "Couldn’t care less?"

"If you’re so indifferent, why secretly send money to your father, allowing a man of modest means…