Let Them Kneel (kaelani and Julian) novel Chapter 58

His wolf, already seething, exploded with fury — jaws snapping beneath Julian’s skin.

Even Julian cringed. The very thought of her pregnant with his children made his head spin. He could practically see them — spoiled, entitled, carbon copies of their mother in both bite and arrogance.

Elara moved around him slowly, angling the tablet and snapping pictures like he was some living mannequin. She hummed under her breath, clearly pleased with herself.

Then her phone rang.

She set the tablet down on the nearby table and fished her phone from her blazer pocket.

“What do you mean you have twenty dozen pink roses ready for delivery?” she shrieked, voice rising immediately. “Who the hell ordered pink? I said red.”

She pulled the phone away from her ear, shouting, “Clarissa? Clarissa!”

Her muttering turned venomous. “Where’s that idiot event planner?”

With a huff, she stormed out of the room, her heels stabbing into the floor with every step.

Julian stared off into nothingness for a moment, the echo of the door slamming shut was still ringing in his ears.

Disbelief curled in his gut.

It was like she wasn’t even pretending anymore. No more charm. No more polished facade. Just raw, entitled arrogance—like she knew she had the upper hand now. Like she was certain he wouldn’t back out. Not with the ceremony looming. Not with duty clawing at his throat.

He turned toward the sideboard, hands tight at his sides. The liquor collection was well-stocked — high-end, curated by his mother — and he reached for the first bottle that promised fire. He poured a generous glass, tossed it back without a word, then poured another.

This one he held.

Crossing the room, he sank into the velvet chair beside his mother and stared at the swirling amber in his glass.

After a beat, he muttered, “She’s a horrible person.”

His mother didn’t flinch. She gave a faint, knowing smile and nodded once. “I was beginning to think you’d never say it out loud.”

“How didn’t I see it?” he asked, shaking his head. “How did I miss it for so long?”

She took a sip of wine, then said lightly, “A pretty face, long legs, and big breasts can blind even the most promising Alpha.”

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