Chapter 25: 25. Forgotten War After ending the call, James flung himself onto the bed, eyes lit with satisfaction. A grin lingered on his face as he stared at the ceiling, his thoughts racing with victory.
"Now they’ll finally understand... this city will be mine when I’m done!" he thought to himself, feeling powerful.
He was still basking in the afterglow of the news when a sudden knock on his door jolted him back. His expression changed, and he sat up quickly—he wasn’t expecting anyone.
"Come in. The door’s open," he called out, his eyes fixed on the door in curiosity.
To his surprise, it was his father who stepped in. The moment James saw him, his smile disappeared. His shoulders stiffened, and a frown crept onto his face.
"Good evening, Dad," James greeted, avoiding eye contact and turning his face away.
noveldrama His father walked in, smiling gently, but said nothing. He didn’t even acknowledge James’s greeting.
The silence became thick and uncomfortable. James grew irritated and finally turned to face him.
"Dad, why have you come to my room at this time of day?" he asked coldly, his eyes narrowing.
His father’s demeanor shifted instantly. The smile faded, replaced by a stern, almost hostile expression.
"Why have you chosen to break every rule and code of our great pack?!" he shouted, his voice booming in the room.
James blinked slowly, unaffected by the outburst. He met his father’s eyes with calm defiance.
"What are you even talking about?" he asked, tilting his head slightly.
"You know we never associate with anyone from the Blue Moon Pack! They are our enemies!" his father spat angrily. "And yet, here you are—chasing after one of them. Not just any girl, but Luna, the Alpha’s mate!"
James’s face darkened.
"I won’t be controlled by the outdated laws and traditions of this pack," he snapped. "I’ll be the next Alpha, and under my rule, things will change!"
"Listen to me, son," his father warned, stepping closer. "If you don’t stop this foolishness, you’ll bring war to this pack... and destruction upon yourself!"
Without waiting for a reply, his father turned on his heel and stormed out of the room.
James sat still, fists clenched and trembling in fury.