Chapter 149 - Brother Against Brother

Alpha Kaveh stood looking out over the horizon from the balcony of his quarters, his long dark hair blowing in the evening breeze. The distant noises of the castle grew faint in the twilight silence, and the sun had nearly sunk beneath the mountains, illuminating the land in an orange hue. Even though the nighttime air was peaceful and pleasant, Kaveh's thoughts were anything but serene. Uncertainties concerning his sons, his legacy, and the power conflicts that were beginning to simmer beneath the surface of his empire consumed his thoughts, which continued to swirl. Suddenly, with a tremendous bang, the doors to his chamber sprang open, the hinges creaking. Kaveh did not flinch. He didn't have to turn to see who it was as it was confirmed by the hasty footsteps, “Father!" Kian shouted as he rushed onto the balcony, his voice was strained with eagerness and came out breathless. He appeared to have rode hard and fast since his face was flushed and his breathing was labored, “It’s