Chapter 86

Gavin's POV 

 Now he's saying something quite differently and I'm sure his purpose in doing this is to please dad and mom. Since they love him, he doesn't want to say something contrary to their wish.

I held Achilles' gaze, my voice tinged with resolve. I'll not continue to keep quiet about my bro's words. "I understand the consequences, Achilles. But love knows no bounds, and our bond is that of fated mates which holds more significance in my life as the Alpha," I say with pride and a sarcastic voice to pain him. He swallows hard.

Alana, ever the voice of reason, reaches out to bridge the growing divide. "Perhaps we should consider the future, the potential for unity and strength that lies within this new life. Let us not allow our differences to tear us apart." Her soft, little voice sneaks out of her hiding place, she rarely talks. She's more reserved, always indoors, all by her choice. Though I hate her mate, I don't know why I do see myself admiring her, I