Chapter 163

79. The Time to Face Him

ROYCE.

A week has passed since the funerals of those who lost their lives in that battle.

We have also buried Aleric at the borders of the pack, a place that was safe to visit yet away from where the rest of the Ardens were buried.

He didn’t earn that right, yet we still kept him. on pack grounds where Mom could visit if she so wished.

The day after the burials, we had returned to the Arden mansion, and Skyla had come with me.

Ready to start her life with me.

Although her dad wasn’t too keen on it, he understood and simply told her she will need to attend the Academy until she has takes her exams. But I still liked the fact that my queen will always be beside me.

Seeing her belongings in our room, set beside mine, felt good. Her presence is something that lightens up my day and night.

Today there are going to be many spectators in the Pack Arena, a place where we held some of our training exams and competitions.

However, today it would be used for something entirely different. I would be challenging my father for the title of Alpha. Not something that was a necessity when I am the Solaris King, but something that I felt was an etiquette I should fulfil.

I have not seen Father since everything went down, and although I didn’t want to spend another minute in his presence, I have to. I still have more than this match to settle…

I tighten the string on my black sweatpants, looking at her mark that adorns my neck. It’s good to have it back where it belongs… 1

I’m shirtless. Two necklaces hang around my neck and my hair is pulled back into a bun.

I hear her footsteps behind me, her scent invading my senses before she slips her hands around my waist and kisses my shoulder.

“You got this.” She whispers, her hands running down my waist. I place my hands over hers, tugging them around me as I look at her in the mirror.

exactly what the

and if you want me to

wouldn’t know what hit him

feel of my cock, which makes me smirk as

naughty mood…” I say, trying to

counters, and I

correct, well said,

promise you a lot of fun tonight…” she whispers seductively as she slowly pulls away. “Tonight… neither

arms, and look down at her, her heart is thumping as she stares up

to her lips as I caress her

at me, her hands caressing the side of my waist. before she places them on my abs and leans

fast.” I reply huskily before kissing her and she presses her

a short while later, and I walk

pack seems to be here, along with others not of this pack, including

Kataleya, Leo, Azura, Liam,

Winona, and Marcel. There are also several others from the

around my hands, ignoring the stares from several women who don’t hide their fangirling and glance at Skyla. I know my kitty has claws and the last thing I need is to have to satiate

cocking a brow, before her eyes scan the group of women behind me, but the moment our

she says through the bond,

know you’re the only one for me, Love.’ I

confident reply as I make my way out into the centre of the

you, our future Alpha, The Solaris King himself, Royce Jonathan Arden!” Gideon, who I have already made known will be my Beta once I take the title from Dad,

spot Skyla walking past some of the stands and taking a seat beside Mom, giving me a wink. Winona, Marcel, Charlotte and Grandad are also there, and I give

footsteps approaching makes me glance at the opposite end. Four men flanking Dad come into view, and my

Arden,” Gideon says

silence falls, and I

and I turn

Do outfit with a black belt. He’s showered, and I had made sure he was fed and rested before the match because I didn’t want anyone to think it wasn’t an

be the

is raised in arrogance, and I wonder if he knows about Aleric. I’m certain he does, but not once does he show remorse as he glances at the council members before turning

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