He Stole My Children I Refused His Crown Chapter 30
In my last life, this castle had taken my children, turned me into a tool to restrain my pack, and ground away every last piece of my hope.
I would not tie love, alliance, and succession to the throne ever again.
All I wanted was a life that wasn’t dictated by power.
“I should have thought of that first.”
Elliot’s voice was hoarse.
“I thought having the highest power would let me protect you. I forgot that this is the place you spent a lifetime trying to escape.”
“I almost pushed you back into a cage.”
I stared at him, stunned.
I had expected him to persuade me, to speak of duty to the kingdom or the obligations of his bloodline, to force me to accept.
He was the only qualified adult heir left. He commanded the army and had the support of the packs.
Could he really let all of that go?
Fear began to rise in me.
I was afraid that today’s choice would curdle into resentment years from now.
I took another step back, but Elliot took one resolute step forward.