Chapter 130:Shadow King's Protection

(Alexander's POV) The weight of Elder Wilson's words settled heavily on me, suffocating in the silence of the corridor. My father's rage moments ago still lingered like static in the air, the sting of his Alpha power making my muscles stiffen. This was a disaster. "The European pack alliance..." Jason's hesitant voice broke the silence, trailing off as if unsure how to proceed. I clenched my fists so tightly they began to ache. The one lifeline our pack desperately needed — gone. My head throbbed as the implications smashed into me all at once. "This is her fault," I spat, my words dripping venom as I growled Scarlett’s name. Jason shifted awkwardly beside me, hesitating. I could tell there was more weighing on his mind. "Sir, there's something else you need to know," Jason ventured cautiously, his tone laced with reluctance. "What is it?" I stared at him, irritation bubbling just beneath my skin at his hesitation. Jason straightened himself, looking me squarely in the eyes. "