#Chapter 34: Lucky

Alexander “I’m guessing you have already seen this,” my father said, his tone dry. He pressed play on a remote and the giant screen on the wall sprang to life. “…allegedly, Alpha Alexander’s leaked military documents prove he has been associating with vampires in the south, meeting with them on their territory and trading secrets. Now, this is an act of treason that, if proven, would carry with it a life sentence in…” The video paused. “It’s garbage,” I said. “A baseless accusation.” The King laughed. “That’s exactly how your mother describes your allegations against her, you know.” “Step-mother.” It was all I could do to keep my emotions out of my voice as I said it. But there was no way I was letting it go unsaid. I had a mother of my own, and she had been not only a good woman, but also a true queen. Just because Scarlet shared a bed with my father did not make her anything like a mother to me. The King grinned, pleased he had gotten my attention. I almost groaned, h