Chapter 0368 +25 BONUS My fatherâs fists clenched. âIâll kill him,â he growled, his eyes flashing gold. My mother put a hand on his arm, but that fire didnât go out.
âNo,â I said firmly. âI donât want anyone to do anything. Just want to put it all behind me.â
A heavy silence fell over the room. Finally, I looked up at my father. âIâve decided I want to take over Silvermoon as Alpha when you abdicate.â
My parents exchanged glances, their expressions ranging from surprise to concern.
âHannah,â my mother said gently, âperhaps you should take some time to relax and process everything before making such a big decision. And if you change your mind, Alvin could-
âNo.â The word came out sharper than I intended, but I didnât soften my tone. I abruptly stood from the bed on legs that were surprisingly strong despite how I felt.
I strode over to the table in the center of the room and forcefully poured myself a cup of steaming tea.â Iâve had enough of being the meek woman who cries and wallows. Alvin will destroy this pack. Iâm here to claim my rightful role as Alpha of Silvermoon, and if you will not give it to me, then I will challenge Alvin to a duel.â
Behind me, I heard a collective gasp. I turned to see that my parents and my sister had gone ashen.
Just to drive the point home, I let my fangs drop, and I felt my eyes begin to glow. âAnd I will win.â
My parents stared at me, wide-eyed and silent. I could practically hear their hearts pounding as I sipped my tea. Challenging someone to a duel in our world was no joke-it was a fight to the death.
Finally, my mother spoke. âYou know you would have to kill him in a duel, right?â
âOf course I know.â I set my teacup down. It tasted like ash in my mouth anyway. âIâve been training for months, and I could take Alvin down in a heartbeat. Heâs nothing but a lazy playboy who just wants money and power.
Another long silence followed. I could see the internal struggle playing out on my parentsâ faces-their desire to protect me warring with the fire in my eyes.
Suddenly, Lily piped up from where sheâd been lingering in the doorway. âIf you donât let my sister take whatâs rightfully hers,â she whispered, âthen I will leave I will take my child and leave.â
I whirled around, eyes wide. âLily-â
She held up a hand, silencing me. Her gaze was fixed on our parents, her chin lifted in defiance. âI mean it. Hannah is the rightful heir. Sheâs more than capable, and sheâs been through hell and is still capable. If you canât see that, then I donât want to be part of this family anymore.â
My father sighed heavily, running a hand through his graying hair. âNo. That wonât be necessary, Lily.â He turned to me, his expression serious. âHannah, I havenât officially abdicated yet. If you want to take over Silvermoon, then it is your right, you are my heir, after all.â
I let out a breath I hadnât realized Iâd been holding. âGood.â
My father nodded. âSo long as youâre ready, we can begin the process of my abdication and transferring Chapter 0368 leadership to you. We could have a coronation within you sure youâre ready for this, Hannah? Really ready? E I stood tall, my fangs still dropped, my eyes glowing w spirit. Noah could never take that from me.
âIâm ready.â