Chapter 99

SERAPHINA “Because you've never really mourned them,” I replied gently. “When they died, you had to become Alpha immediately—strong, controlled, showing no weakness. But you were still a child who lost his parents, Kaelos. And you have the right to feel that sadness.” We walked to the two headstones standing side by side—Alpha James Harrington and Luna Jasmine. Simple but dignified, just like them. Kaelos stood in front of their graves with his hands clenched at his sides, his jaw tight with the effort to hold back his emotions. “Tell them,” I urged softly. “Tell them everything you never got to say.” “I... I don't know how—” “There's no right or wrong way. Just say what's in your heart.” He was silent for a long time, then finally knelt in front of the grave, touching his father's tombstone with trembling hands. “Dad,” he whispered, his voice broken. “I'm sorry. I'm sorry I couldn't protect you. I'm sorry I didn't know the truth all this time. I'm sorry I let your killer walk free wit