Chapter 128 - Whispers of Rejection

Alpha Kaveh scanned the area with his dark eyes while sitting in his chambers, pausing at the vacant seat where Kian should have been. Despite the tense atmosphere, his sons sat alongside him. Kaveh looked at his squire, who noticed his unspoken command and hurried out of the room to see how Kian was doing in his quarters. Folding his arms, Dariush leaned into his chair, "Kian's lateness is quite strange” he said, looking at Arman for confirmation, “He's always here before the rest of us" "Yes, indeed. Kian is rarely late” Arman agreed. The squire reappeared a few moments later, his expression solemn, “Kian is not in his chambers, alpha" Alpha Kaveh turned to his kids and scowled deeply while clasping his hands behind his back, his gaze landing on Ramin, “Ramin, did you and your brother exchange places?" he asked, "Are you here while Kian enjoys himself at the pleasure house? Is that the plan?” Ramin looked at his father gravely, but Dariush couldn't help but snicker, “No