Piss Off, Alpha! You Lost Me Forever novel Chapter 280

Chapter 280: Chapter 281 Changing Lives

THIRD PERSON’S POV

The morning at Stone Manor began like any other.

The servants moved quietly through the huge estate. The guards were patrolling the grounds. The scent of freshly brewed coffee moved through the halls.

Everything appeared normal but beneath everything, trouble was already approaching.

A black luxury sedan rolled through the gates shortly after nine o’clock.

The guards straightened when they saw the emblem attached to the vehicle.

It wasn’t the symbol of any Alpha family. It was older and more powerful. It was feared by everyone who knew the meaning behind it.

The symbol belonged to the Lycan High Council - the governing authority above all Alpha families. It was the organization that rarely interfered in royal families unless something had gone terribly wrong.

The guards exchanged nervous looks as the vehicle came to a stop. They knew they had no right to stop them.

Moments later, an elderly man stepped out. His silver hair was neatly combed back. His expensive dark suit fit him perfectly.

Even though he appeared to be in his seventies, there was a huge wave of power surrounding him. It was the kind of power that came from decades of authority.

His name was Elder Caine. He hadn’t come for a social visit.

He was the same man who approached Declan inside the café.

Inside the manor, Grandpa George sat beside the large window in his private sitting room. His health hadn’t been the same lately.

Now, everything was out in the open. Since Sophia decided to stay away from them, George was informed about the ongoing divorce proceedings between her and Damien.

The stress surrounding Damien’s divorce and the endless conflicts within the family had taken their toll on him. He was beyond exhausted.

Dahlia sat nearby reading reports from the company.

The room was peaceful. At least, it was until a servant entered.

The servant looked nervous.

She bowed her heads at both of them respectfully.

"Master George." She said.

George looked up "Yes?"

The servant swallowed "There is a visitor from the Lycan High Council."

The color immediately drained from George’s face. Dahlia slowly lowered her documents. She looked shocked.

For several seconds, nobody spoke.

George’s hands tightened around his walking cane.

"The Council?" he repeated.

The servant nodded "Yes, sir."

George stood immediately. His expression had changed completely. Even Dahlia looked surprised by his reaction.

Grandpa George wasn’t a man who got scared easily yet now he looked genuinely alarmed.

"Show him in immediately." He ordered.

A few moments later, Elder Caine entered the room.

The atmosphere changed the instant he stepped inside.

His calm eyes moved across the room before settling on George.

Neither man smiled. Neither man offered casual greetings.

This wasn’t that kind of meeting. For Caine to be here, it meant something serious had happened.

"Elder Caine." George said, bowing his head respectfully.

Caine bowed his head too as he spoke "George."

Dahlia watched silently. She knew something was wrong. She just didn’t know what.

Elder Caine sat down. His expression remained calm but there was something cold under that calmness.

George cleared his throat "To what do I owe this visit?"

Elder Caine looked at him "The Lycan High Council has opened a formal inquiry into the Stone bloodline."

The words hit George hard.

George’s face instantly turned pale. Dahlia froze.

For several seconds, nobody moved. Nobody breathed.

George stared at him in disbelief "A formal inquiry?"

Elder Caine nodded "Yes."

George’s hand tightened around his cane.

"Why?"

Elder Caine’s expression didn’t change.

"Because the Council has been monitoring the situation involving Alpha Damien Stone and his bonded Luna."

The room became deathly silent.

George’s eyes widened. Dahlia looked at the floor.

Unlike her grandfather... she already knew. She’d known exactly how badly Sophia had been suffering.

Elder Caine continued speaking "Alpha Damien Stone has remained publicly involved with another woman despite maintaining a legal bond with his Luna."

George visibly flinched.

The Council elder continued "The Council has also received reports that the bonded Luna has suffered repeated harassment and harm from members of the Stone family."

George looked stunned "What?"

Elder Caine reached into his briefcase. He placed a file on the table. The file was filled with thick stack of documents

George slowly opened it with shaking hands. As he went through it, his face lost more color.

The files showed medical records, photographs, witness statements and even security reports. Everything was there.

It contained every detail, every injury, every incident.

George’s hands began shaking "No..."

His voice barely came out.

"No." he whispered.

He had no idea that this was going on.

Dahlia closed her eyes. She already knew what he was seeing - the photographs from the hospital, Sophia’s bruises, the injuries. She knew Declan and her mom had attacked her.

George looked horrified.

"When did this happen?" he asked.

Elder Caine studied him carefully "You truly didn’t know?"

It wasn’t a question.

George looked sick "No, I didn’t. Nobody told me."

Dahlia remained silent.

George turned toward her and asked.

"Dahlia." His voice was filled with disbelief. "You knew?"

She looked at him "Yes."

The word hit him hard. He was even more shocked.

George stared at her in awe "You knew she was attacked?"

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