Goddess, he’s gone insane! He’s going to get himself killed!

Alexia, along with the whole ballroom full of guests, gasped and reacted accordingly to the livid lawyer’s announcement. It was indeed a worthy proclamation since it was loud enough to reach even those outside who were cooling themselves off in the balconies and gardens.

Alex’s father was first to break the silence among those sitting at their table, “Mate? That’s ridiculous. My daughter has never mentioned one to me, Abner. I swear it.”

The younger Alpha sneered as a reply. He then took a step nearer his challenger, realizing to his distaste that he was shorter and less athletically built...