Chapter 39. Ella's Death

They spent some time like this. Cybele knew that Gael was too proud to show the hurt that those memories aroused, and she just hugged him.

"How does this work? Will our children be able to kick us out too?" She asked as they walked away.

"No. The palace belongs to the Alpha. Never before has an Alpha been born while another was regent, and I don't mind handing over all that responsibility to Sean, if he wishes. We can live in his castle. But I won't impose it on him. He will be able to decide his fate... I wouldn't have exiled my parents if they had raised me differently. In short, the palace belongs to the Alpha and as sovereign over all wills, he decides what should be done. The palace remains in the care of the Royal family until the next Alpha is born."

Cybele shook her head thoughtfully.

"Since you seem willing to answer questions..."

"Open your heart."

"Aurora hit me and you let me