138. "Pride and Desires"

Griffin’s POV

Upon standing in front of my father, I was met with an intense slap that sent me staggering backward. The force of the blow was so powerful that it left me momentarily disoriented.

“What were you thinking?” my father shouted, his voice filled with anger and disappointment.

I lowered my head, silently listening to his words.

“Our ancestor vowed to stay loyal to Aaron’s bloodline! I protected our family by bowing my head under their family! Why do you have to do this? Why did you challenge Aaron for a duel?!”

“You don’t have to worry, Father,” I said, wiping the blood that smeared on my lips. I looked at him and said, “I made an additional deal with Lycan Aaron. My sin is my sin alone. My family won’t be punished along with me. And…”

But before I could finish my sentence, my father forcefully grabbed my collar and pulled me closer, cutting off my words.

“You fool! Do you think I was only worried about our family? I am… also worried about you!” father shouted.

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