Book 5: We Must Follow the Law

Tristan

“There he is!”

I hear King Gene bellow the statement as Kelly and I are standing in the library discussing the situation with Cora.

She’s just told me that Cora is telling everyone she’s from my pack, but I’ve never met the woman before. I can’t even stop to process that information or help Mark and Reece to know that the woman is lying because I’m now in a situation where I’m about to lose my temporary crown.

Unsure whether or not I should duck back into the wall or just stand there and take it like a man, I hesitate as I hear Adam trying to convince King Gene that I’m not me, I’m Eli.

“See, he’s talking to his brother… I mean sister,” Adam sputters, and all I can do is shake my head.

It’s not as if I have to actually listen to him anyway. Even if he’s the king and not me, I won’t do what he says when it’s immoral or impractical.

“There you are!” King Gene barks, pointing a stubby finger in my face. “I’ve been looki