Chapter 234

Writer's POV

Jace went to his father that same night. He didn't sleep because he didn't want to hesitate. The moment he left Liana, his mind was already made up that if he was going to fight for her, he would do it properly.

Not in half-steps, not with silence, and definitely not with fear. Alpha Damon was in his private study when Jace arrived, and the room smelled of old wood and auth ority, the walls lined with symbols of past Alphas and battles won. Damon stood by the window, his hands clasped behind his back, his posture straight and unyielding.

Jace spoke without sitting, and he...