Chapter 110

James felt his knees nearly give way as his mind buzzed with John’s last words. John watched him closely, assessing his reaction as James grew visibly pale. Surely, he hadn’t heard correctly.

The Supreme Alpha was demanding that he marry? John, his closest friend, wanted to force him into a commitment with a female he felt nothing for? But why?

All in the hope that he’d forget Helena? James realized in that moment that John saw him as an opponent, unlike Lance, whom he tortured, knowing there was no competition. John actually viewed him as a rival, a male who might be capable of winning over his mate. That notion might have stroked James’s ego if it weren’t for the fact that he loved John and could see in his eyes that his brother was suffering in silence. And to avoid killing or exiling him, John condemned him to this fate.

“James, I can’t kill you, nor can I let you leave because you’re like a brother to me. But I can’t allow you to live here, near her, desiring