Chapter 446

Chapter 446:

“An even better King, Jaris,” Caden answered with a smile. “Trust me, you can’t begin to imagine what I’ve done for them already p>

A little more silence, then Jaris shrugged. “If you want the split, I won’t stop you. After all, it’s your life and your decision. But you must know this—you’ll not be allowed to step foot in any of our packs and territories.” For some reason, he locked eyes with me as he made his next statement. “If anyone is found trespassing, they may not leave with their lives p>

My breath hitched in my throat as I quickly stared down at the floor. It was getting harder to hold his gaze.

“I’m sure my people will not trespass. The Dregs will be sure to mind our business,” Caden smiled.

“This is ridiculous!” an older Alpha said. “We have been living together for centuries! How can we suddenly split now simply because of mere misunderstandings p>

“Lives were lost, Lutner! Believe me, it’s more than a mere misunderstanding!” Jaxen slammed his hand on the table.

“Well, you’re a coward, Jaxen, you know that?” another high-ranking Alpha said. “You’ll dare make alliance with our enemy p>

“Why don’t you leave the choice to us and focus on being kings in your various packs? We refuse to be downgraded by our fellow Alphas p>

“Then to hell with you! You low ranks have been nothing but peasants! Surely, we can do without lots of you p>

“That’s enough!” Jaris commanded.

The situation was hopeless. It was quite unfortunate that Jaris had plans of dissolving the ranks but never got the chance to before the issues started. Now, it was too late to do that. These Alphas were bent on leaving.

Jaris continued, “I have accepted your plea. If this is what every one of you wants, then you shall have the split. I’ll draft the territories and restrictions and send it over when I’m done p>

“I don’t think you should be the only one to do that,” Caden objected. “Aren’t we all supposed to sit and mark the territories ourselves p>

“I’m the only one that’s King, Caden, and the only one who’ll make these decisions. You’ll only be a dictator to these people, never a King. And one day—which I’m very sure of—they’ll realize how big of a mistake they’ve made, and unfortunately, it’ll be too late for them to come home p>

“Hm. You sound so sure they’ll be regretting this. What makes you think the Alphas with you won’t regret it in the future p>

Jaris shrugged. “Why don’t we see how that plays out, then p>

For a moment, they both held their stares, not uttering a word.

“Well,” Caden sighed. “Since the splitting has been accepted, I’ll make it known that no one from your pack is permitted to touch anyone from mine. To be more specific,” he leaned forward, “I’m referring to my lady—Lyric. Your people would’ve killed her had I not saved her in time. Henceforth, she’s a property of the Dregs, and as such, you do not have the right to lay a hand on her. Not anymore p>