Chapter 100

But I still chose her. I didn't have to, but I did. I chose her, I claimed her, and I loved her. They wrapped her in the shiniest bow to make sure she caught my eye, but I could have just as easily turned away. I was supposed to focus on war: it was the destiny forced on me. But after the war, who was I? A king? "I never wanted this war." I remarked. Diana drew a sharp breath. I suddenly felt protective of her and my wolf felt that, which caused him get antsy. "It was thrust into my hands even before I had my first shift. And now, I hear all these manipulations coming out of your mouths. What do you expect me to do, Captain Desay, Alpha Apollo?" I exclaimed. "Prince Joan, it was never our intention to manipulate..." Captain Desay started. "THEN WHAT WAS YOUR INTENTION?" I shouted. Silence followed. I saw Diana from the corner of my eye sitting down and muttering to herself. She seemed lost in her own world. "To remind you that no one has considered your father our leader for a very lon