Chapter 57. Doing the Hard Things

Elliot stepped forward, and Xavier’s eyes told him he was making a mistake. “We are not carrying out our will here, King Xavier. This is the desire of our father, stated in the scroll you just received,” he spoke up in his defence.

“Our father’s desire? Is that a joke?” Xavier asked in an absurd tone.

Mia watched the drama unfold. She didn’t know the alpha of alphas would be one making such crazy demands. Perhaps she didn’t know him.

“This isn’t a joke. I believe our father is doing what he thinks is right.”

Xavier did not like that, Elliott replied to him. “I already told you to leave!” he sneered. “Don’t make me shove you out.”

Elliot took a step back. “You will defile our father’s request.”

“I will defile the moon goddess’ request if she had made such insane demands.” Xavier bit back.

“Enough, both of you!” Mia snapped at them and their eyes turned to her. “Is this a necessary procedure?” she asked the priest, maintaining a calm voice thr