CHAPTER 113: MISSING EMBERS.

The next day, Valak called Silas into his office. “You called me,” Silas said, his face stern like the Beta he was as he sat on a chair in front of his Alpha. “I wanted to apologize to you for what I did. I should never have hidden any information I found from you. As my beta, you have every right to know.” “Just as your beta?" Silas asked, and Valak quickly corrected himself, “As my brother also, I should have confused you.” “I just thought it was easier if I did it all alone.” “Why would you think it's easier? You've been carrying this burden for years, and every time I asked, you wouldn't tell me.” “A tree cannot make a forest alone, Alpha. You know that.” “I do. And I'm sorry. I promise not to hide anything from you ever again.” Silas stared at Valak; he was always a proud king, never apologizing or sorry for any wrong committed. It was what made him very scary and unapproachable. But now, it didn't make him look weaker but stronger, because a strong king withou