The Betrayed Boys 594 Summary
The narrator and Ronnie enter a house where preparations are underway to make it look half lived-in and half closed off, creating an illusion for some purpose. Upstairs, they find the narrator’s father, who looks exhausted and ill, hooked up to an IV but still managing a weak smile. Despite his frail state, he insists on speaking privately with the narrator and Ronnie before the council arrives.
As they settle in, the narrator’s father explains he wanted to talk without being overheard. Ronnie is anxious about the council’s imminent arrival, but the father asks for a moment to share important information. The conversation is interrupted by a call from Rowan, who is on his way to join them. When Rowan arrives, he embraces the narrator, showing visible tension and worry.
Rowan reveals that the council has arrived with a full contingent of guards and, more alarmingly, they have brought the Black Spear—a powerful weapon gifted to the first Lycan by the Goddess. This spear can kill a wolf in a way that prevents their spirit from reincarnating, a fate worse than death. The presence of the Black Spear signals that the council has abandoned fairness and is taking extreme measures. The narrator’s father, despite his condition, grows more determined and reveals an even more pressing concern: there is a spy within their ranks.
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I stepped back and glanced at Ronnie, who simply shrugged his shoulders. “Could be your father,” he said casually. I gave a pointed look that said, “Could be,” and then gestured toward the house. Together, we made our way inside.
I winced slightly, feeling the weight of the moment.
The Omegas hurried about, moving quickly from one task to another. I paused to survey the progress. Everything was unfolding exactly as I had envisioned. Half the rooms appeared lived in, warm and inviting, while the other half remained dusty and untouched, sealed off from view.
“Why do you want the pack house to look like this?” Ronnie asked, peering into the sealed ballroom. “Half lived in?”
“Because I need them to believe it,” I replied firmly. We climbed the stairs, and there, by the office, stood Greyson waiting for me. “My dad?” I asked. He nodded toward the left and turned, leading me to another room. He opened the door to reveal Cass and my father seated opposite each other.
“Hey,” I greeted softly.
My father returned my gaze with a weary, worn smile. The IV drip behind him was still running, feeding into his arm. “Hey, pup,” he said quietly.
“Hey, Daddy.” I moved closer and crouched beside him. For a man who should have looked no older than twenty-eight, he was showing the strain of his ordeal. His skin had a strange grey-green tint, and exhaustion was etched deep into his features. “How are you feeling?”
He struggled to catch his breath but managed a grin. “I’m alive. Given what could have happened, I’d say that’s the best outcome.” He chuckled weakly before groaning, “Fuck, that hurts.”
Cass gave me a reassuring smile and gently rubbed my shoulder. “I’m going to check on a few things.” Greyson followed her out, and the door clicked shut behind them. My father raised a hand, sealing the room magically.
I leaned in closer. “You should be resting, not using magic.”
He patted my head affectionately. “I wanted to speak to you two without anyone overhearing.”
Ronnie took a seat across from him, wiping sweat from his face. “Please keep it brief. The council is on its way.” Glancing at his phone, he winced. “We don’t have much time.”
My father nodded solemnly. “I’m aware. That’s why I wanted this talk.” I started to stand, but he grasped my hand firmly.
“Hey, it’s okay. I’m not going anywhere.” I rubbed his hand gently and then looked to Ronnie. “Could you bring me a chair?” He rose and fetched the chair beside him. I settled in, grateful for a moment to rest after the hectic hour, tightening my grip on my father’s hand. “What’s wrong?”
My father opened his mouth to speak, but my phone rang, cutting him off. I squeezed his hand, and he nodded, signaling it was fine to answer. “Hey.”
Rowan’s voice came through, slightly breathless. “Everything’s set. I’m heading inside. Where are you?”
“In the room we prepared for my dad.”
“Okay, I’m on my way.” He hung up.
“Rowan’s coming,” I told my father, who nodded once.
He sighed deeply and closed his eyes. “Then I’ll wait for him. I have a feeling he’ll have something to add to what I want to say.”
I raised an eyebrow and glanced at Ronnie, who just shrugged helplessly. “Don’t ask me. I’m lost,” he muttered. I snorted quietly.
Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. My father pointed toward it. “You’ll have to open it. I sealed the room so no one could enter once we were alone.”
Ronnie frowned but got up and opened the door. “Come in.” He stepped aside, and Rowan entered, walking straight to me and pressing a gentle kiss to my lips.
I cupped his cheek, sensing the tension radiating from him. “Everything okay?”
He shook his head, then lifted me effortlessly into his arms. My hand still held my father’s, making the moment a bit awkward, but eventually, Rowan settled into the chair with me resting on his lap. He breathed in my scent several times, as if to calm himself. “It is now.”
I glanced between my mate and my father. “What’s going on?”
My father nodded toward Rowan. “You should speak first, then I’ll share my part.”
Rowan tightened his hold on me. “My guards arrived.”
“That’s good, right?” I furrowed my brow, feeling his unease deepen as he took a steadying breath.
“It would be, if they brought good news.” A chill ran up my spine. “The council has sent their full contingent of guards.” Both Ronnie and my father stiffened at this. Rowan nodded gravely. “And they brought the Black Spear.”
My father exhaled sharply, disbelief and anger flashing across his face.
“They can’t be serious,” Ronnie said, shaking his head. “They have no authority to wield the Spear.”
“I think they’ve abandoned any pretense of fairness,” my father said with a heavy sigh. I noticed the twitch in his hand. The IV was burning him from within, but he was healing. His color was slowly returning, and he looked more alive than before. “This just confirms I’m right.”
“Right about what?” I shifted nervously, catching Rowan’s sharp intake of breath. “And what exactly is the Black Spear?”
My father’s eyes flickered with anger as he met Loki’s gaze before returning to mine. “The Black Spear was a gift from the Goddess to the first Lycan. It grants the reigning King the power to kill a wolf and sever their spirit from the human body, preventing any chance of reincarnation as a wolf. It’s the worst fate imaginable for any wolf.” His voice tightened, and the spicy scent of rage filled the room. “But what I need to discuss is even more urgent.”
“What could possibly be more important than that?” Ronnie scoffed, but a sinking feeling settled in my chest.
My father let out a low growl. “We have a spy among us.”
The weight of his words hung heavily in the air.
Conclusion
The chapter closes on a note thick with tension and unease, as the fragile reunion between father and son is overshadowed by the looming threat of betrayal. The emotional gravity of the moment is palpable, with the characters grappling not only with physical wounds but also with the invisible scars of mistrust and impending danger. The presence of the Black Spear symbolizes the harshness of the world they inhabit, where power can be wielded with fatal consequences, and loyalty is a precious, fragile commodity.
Amidst the strain, there remains a quiet thread of connection and resilience, seen in the tender interactions and the shared resolve to face the challenges ahead. The revelation of a spy within their midst casts a shadow over their cautious hope, reminding them that even in moments of reunion and healing, the fight for survival and truth is far from over. This chapter delicately balances the warmth of reunion with the cold reality of betrayal, setting the stage for the difficult choices and alliances to come.
What to Expect in Next Chapter?
Tensions rise as the fragile peace within the pack house is shattered by the revelation of a spy in their midst. Loyalties will be tested, and trust will become a precious commodity as the characters grapple with the implications of betrayal. The presence of the Black Spear and the council’s heavy-handed approach only add to the mounting pressure, hinting at deeper conspiracies and dangerous power plays that could change everything.
Emotions will run high as Rowan’s arrival brings both comfort and unease, and the bond between the protagonist and their father is put under strain by the urgency of the situation. The next chapter promises to delve into the shadows lurking within the pack, forcing the characters to confront not only external threats but the ghosts of their own pasts and the fragile ties that bind them. Prepare for secrets to unravel and alliances to shift in unexpected ways.
