Chapter 106

John Chase stared at his princess, seeing the fragility in her eyes. Her request was completely understandable given the circumstances, but inevitably, he couldn't help but feel disappointed, not with her, of course not.

With himself, because the Commander still believed that death was a mercy Lance didn't deserve. However, he knew that with Helena's request, she wanted to put an end to all of this, and that was good.

It showed that she wanted to move on, and the gods knew how much he wanted her to move on, to start living a happier chapter of her life, and he would ensure it was the happiest possible.

"Is that what you want?" the commander asked.

The princess nodded, sure of her decision.

"So be it."

She hugged him tightly, and John wrapped his arms around her, inhaling her scent... and hated himself for having a keener sense of smell than any other wolf, because he caught the essence of Lance... then James...

His heart was cr