Chapter 9

Ashton's POV I followed behind my parents as they made their way to their office. My head was pounding and I was seeing double. Everything was hazy and I had to focus hard to avoid colliding with anything in the hallway. CaVaughn was already there, leaning against the wall. He must have heard the commotion downstairs. I scowled. The metallic smell of blood stung my nose. Whenever I thought the king's ability couldn't get any stronger, he never failed to remind me just how much power he wielded. We filed into the office and closed the doors. Brooke was the only one absent from the family meeting, but whatever was going to be said in here wouldn't do her any good. "Sit," the king commanded gruffly. He was beyond pissed at the fact that Elizabeth and I had broken up. This was somewhat my first victory against him. I managed a small smile, although I didn't feel too victorious. CaVaughn and I sat on the chairs directly in front of his thick, mahogany desk, stacked high with do