Let Me Go, My Mafia Husband (Aria and Alessandro) novel Chapter 620

Chapter 620 Don't Reject Me
"Alpha King Zander is already betrothed to Alpha Albert’s daughter, and Queen Selena is promised to God Kaelvor. It’s only fair to proceed with the planned arrangements and not disrupt them simply because the Alpha King suddenly realized he is the mate of our queen," the High Priestess argued firmly in my favor. She cast a sharp, instructive glance my way, urging me to speak. But I remained silent, unsure why I felt compelled to hold my tongue.

"High Priestess, how can you say that?" Zander retorted, his tone filled with fury. My gaze lingered on the imposing figure of my mate, the Alpha King, as tension filled the air. A deep unease settled in my chest, knowing that a conflict between my mother and my mate was brewing. If it came to a confrontation, whose side would I even take?

"You know what a mate means to us werewolves!" Zander’s thunderous voice echoed through the hall, his words cutting through the murmur of the council like a blade.

"The times have changed, Alpha King," my mother countered, her voice steady and firm. "Now your mate gets to decide whether she wants to be with you or not."

Whether to be with him or not? My eyes widened in disbelief at the absurdity of the phrase. Of course, I wanted to be with my mate. I loved him deeply, and there was no question about it. Whether it was the dawn of civilization or the most advanced era, I would always choose him—my mate.

"Why don’t you ask my mate instead of deciding on her behalf, High Priestess?" Zander growled, his voice dripping with frustration as he turned an accusatory glare toward my mother.

"Queen Selena," the council head interjected, his tone formal and measured, "would you like to make a statement so the council can reach a decision?"

I glanced at my mother, whose sharp stare silently urged me to side with her and let down my Alpha King. Then my gaze shifted to Zander, and the hope flickering in his eyes made my resolve falter. My lips trembled as I bit down on them, feeling utterly torn and conflicted.

‘Think about your people and the Lunar Realm, Selena. This is not the time to be selfish or give in to your materialistic desires,’ my mother's commanding voice echoed in my head through telepathy.

I knew I had to decide, and quickly. Taking a deep breath, I turned to face the council head.

But before I could speak, the heavy toll of a giant bell signaled the break.

"The trial is on hold until the lunch break," the council head announced, rising from his seat. Everyone followed suit, standing and preparing to leave. When the council head exited the room, the rest of the attendees began filing out for lunch.

I glanced at my mother, and our eyes met briefly.

"I want to go to the ladies' room to freshen up," I said softly. She nodded silently and I stepped out of the council chamber.