Sold To The Alphas I Hate novel Chapter 377

Chapter 377: Kael And Alpha Gerald

Kael’s POV

After the meal and a courteous exchange of conversation, I accompanied Alpha Gerald to his private study. I left Eira in the care of Luna Iris.

The other four remained with Evan, and Raven stayed with them, though I knew my brothers would still keep a quiet watch over Eira.

The study was lavish yet dignified. Dark polished wood lined the walls, and tall shelves filled with ancient volumes rose toward the ceiling. A large desk stood near the far wall, while a finely carved wooden couch was placed opposite his high backrest chair. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

"Please, have a seat," Alpha Gerald gestured.

I did.

He settled across from me, composed and observant.

"I believe your family is having a pleasant time here," he began.

I inclined my head. "It appears so. My mate is already intrigued by the place. I fear she may wish to extend her stay."

A faint smile touched his lips. "If she chooses to remain, she will be welcomed. We would ensure she is treated and cared for like royalty."

"That is precisely what she deserves," I said evenly, meeting his gaze. "To be treated as royalty."

A measured silence passed between us.

"Alpha Kael," he continued after a moment, "do you remember your last visit here?"

"I do," I replied. "My reaction was likely similar to my son’s. The place leaves a lasting impression."

He nodded slowly. "That is also the last clear memory I have of your childhood. Even then, I knew the kind of Alpha you would become. I told your father that I envied him for having a son like you."

"After having a son like Evan," I said calmly, "I believe there is no longer any reason for envy."

"Certainly," he agreed. "He will be a better leader than I am. He has inherited compassion from his mother."

I offered a light nod.

Then his tone shifted. "But before Evan, we had another child."

I held his gaze, saying nothing.

"I do not know if you remember," he continued, "but when you visited us that year, my mate was expecting. She was only a day away from giving birth. That evening, when both our families dined together, you were allowed to touch her belly when the baby was troubling my mate due to strong movements."

"I remember," I said quietly. "It was the first time I felt life move beneath my palm."

"My mate told me the child responded most actively to your touch."

"Perhaps the child felt a connection with me," I replied carefully.

"It did," he said without hesitation. "And had we not lost that child, you would have been connected to our family long back."

There was regret in his eyes. Not weakness. But a father’s grief that had never truly faded.

I allowed silence to linger, giving him space.

Then I spoke.

"For some time now, I have been investigating the disappearance of children born to Alpha families over the past two decades. Among those records, there was mention of your first child."

He gave a quiet hum, neither confirming nor denying.

"A report states that the HollowCrest heir, Alpha Gerald’s first child, went missing." I emphasised the final word. "A son."

He hummed again.

"Was it truly a son?" I asked directly.

His eyes sharpened slightly.

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