Burn in the Alpha Princess's Wrath novel Chapter 269

r 269 The Wolf Cub’s Declaration

Leiss‘ POV

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Kirby and Leslie stood together on the deck, their pheromones mingling in a way I couldn’t quite read. Whatever they were whispering about wasn’t my business.

I’d already done Kirby a big enough favor keeping that Gold Pack pup away from them.

I looked down at the boy barely tall enough to reach my thigh–sharp–tongued for his age.

“You don’t know what you’re talking about,” I teased him. “Feelings have to be cultivated. And Muse with Kirby? They’re practically made for each other. Look at them–perfectly matched in looks, in presence. Even their backgrounds align. Who could compare?”

I turned toward the pair under the moonlight. Leslie glowed cool and radiant, Kirby regal even in his chair, his Alpha aura untouched.

Together, they looked untouchable. If not for all the chaos of the past, they would have been the ideal couple of the entire werewolf world.

My chest tightened with the thought–then something shoved me.

The pup glared up at me, cheeks puffed in outrage.

“You’re lying! They’re not matched at all! Muse only likes young wolves, not old men! When I grow up, I’ll marry her!”

My jaw fell open. Then I burst into laughter. The kid had guts.

Drawing out my words, I said, “Ohhh… so you like Muse. What a shame…”

His little fists clenched, eyes blazing. “What’s a shame? Tell me!”

I grinned wider, baiting him further. “The shame is that an Alpha woman like Muse, with her family and power… even if she doesn’t end up with Kirby, she’ll be tied to another great house. Unless ” I leaned in, voice conspiratorial, “—you’re rich. Really rich. For life.”

His bright blue eyes dimmed for a second–then flared anew. He puffed out his chest and declared, “I am rich! My daddy is Adler Gold, and his money is all mine!”

“Then let him marry her for you,” I shot back, laughing. “Otherwise, how long do you’ll wait to inherit it?”

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The boy’s face flushed crimson. He glared at me like I’d spat the gravest insult.

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Then, with a huff, he spun on his heel, tiny fists balled in fierce resolve, and bolted–straight toward Adler.

Leslie’s POV

Kirby and I lingered in silence on the deck. He didn’t speak again, only watched me, so intently it unsettled me more than words could.

I was about to excuse myself when I saw Eren storming toward Adler and my father, Lars, who was laughing heartily with him.

The boy threw his arms around Adler, clinging tightly. “Daddy…”

Adler gave him a sharp look, a quiet warning.

“No tantrums. Today is supposed to be a good day.”

But Eren pouted, then turned those bright blue eyes toward my father. In a sweet, piping voice he said, “I know. Today is Muse’s daddy’s birthday. Happy birthday, King Lars!”

My father melted instantly, patting his pockets for a gift with a grin that reached his

eyes.

Then Eren twisted back toward Adler, tugging at his arm, his voice coaxing and serious all at

once.

“Daddy… I want to inherit your fortune!”

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