The Alpha: Claiming His Enemy's Daughter novel Chapter 548

Chapter 548: THE MERCHANT WAS BEING LED ON

"A child wrote to me?" Iris’ eyes lit up when she received the letter. She opened it immediately. It seemed, Cane had not yet read it, since the letter was still sealed.

Inside, Iris found not so nice handwriting, which made her chuckle, even though the handwriting couldn’t be considered acceptable, the letter was clear and not confusing to read.

Because of how big the letters were, it took three parchments to convey a short piece of information.

"What is it?" Cane caught Iris frowning after she read the letter.

"Joyce said Prince Kellan didn’t take her to the palace but he took her sister Annie with him to the Celestial Moon pack after the war against the Red Claw pack." Iris’ eyes darkened. Her mood turned very sour and Cane could feel it.

When she was in the capital city, Joyce would gush how Prince Kellan would take her to the palace, so she could live with her sister there, but now after everything that happened, it seemed, Prince Kellan only took the children who were already under his possession without taking any new ones from the orphanage.

Iris didn’t know whether this was good news or not.

"Hm." Cane nodded. "I got a report that Kellan is in the Celestial Moon pack." At his words, Iris stared at him and he answered the question that she didn’t voice out loud. "The Howling Wolf pack and the Celestial Moon pack were Kellan’s strongest supporters back when he was still a crown prince. It would be easier for him to reach the Celestial Moon pack than the Howling Wolf pack."

Kellan must have fled there since he didn’t have a stronghold in the palace after the untimely death of the King. From what Cane had gathered, Alan had been killing all the princes and princesses, who could challenge him for the throne and sent people to hunt down those who tried to escape.

It was a common practice for new sovereigns when they sat on the throne to paint the palace with blood. This was what Cane’s mother avoided.

It didn’t mean Kellan would be able to escape his death, despite being in the Celestial Moon pack, even though it gave him a chance to survive.

Meanwhile, knowing Alan and the dispute between him and Cane, it was only a matter of time before that stupid man set his eyes on him to destroy his pack. Cane wished for Koda to succeed the throne, but it seemed it wouldn’t happen in the near future.

On the other hand, it was an absolute concern for Cane to strengthen the southern packs before Alan made his first move, for the meantime, he must be busy having fun chasing after all the royal princes and princesses.

"Cane." Iris looked conflicted when she called his name, as he leaned over to let her know that she got all of his attention. He waited for her to speak. "Will you... support Prince Kellan like your father did...?"

Iris was not sure about this, but the Howling Wolf pack and the Celestial Moon pack had a long history together, Cane’s father and Alpha Derick were good friends and both of them supported Prince Kellan in the past.

Therefore, Iris had a mixed feeling about this. However, Cane’s strong answer startled her.

"Over my dead body, Iris." Cane’s voice was so cold and dark. It was not even a question in the first place. There was no way he would support such a damnable person, who held no value whatsoever.

After Iris’ initial surprise with Cane’s vicious answer, she leaned over and rested her head on his chest, seeking comfort. Her emotions were a mess every time the topic of Kellan was brought up.

Seeing how distraught and upset Iris was, Cane caressed her back and hugged her tightly, giving her the comfort and the feeling of protection that she needed.

However, their peaceful moment was disrupted by Lou’s loud voice followed by the warriors, who tried to chase him away from the Alpha and Luna’s carriage.

Cane frowned deeply, he really didn’t have any patience left for this merchant.

"Cane! Come out! I need to talk with you about something important! Come out now!" Just like Cane, Lou’s patience had also run so thin because he couldn’t even have a proper conversation with Iris.

Even so, at the very least, Cane should have a discussion with him, right? They had a handful of deals, but the time where they really talked about their business could be counted on one hand. It would be Jace or other people, who always relayed Cane’s order.

This arrangement irked the merchant.