Let Me Go My Mafia Husband (Aria and Alessandro) novel Chapter 594

Chapter 594 The New King
“Silas Shadowborne’s son?!” Zander’s eyes narrowed into piercing slits as he appraised Jasper. “And you expect us to believe you when your name has never crossed my ears?”

Jasper’s voice was tinged with bitterness as he explained, “Damon manipulated our father, forcing my mother and me into exile from the kingdom. I was prepared to return when I learned of Father’s death and Damon’s treachery, but my mother insisted it was Father’s dying wish for Damon to rule. When I heard of Uncle’s murder and Damon’s flight, I returned to confront whoever was plunging my land into chaos.” His gaze swept over us, a glint of disdain flickering in his eyes.

“We aren’t causing chaos; we liberated your land from the clutches of your half-brother Damon. Now, we’re striving to restore peace and unity after your king fled in defeat,” I interjected, sensing the tension escalating.

“We don’t need your interference, especially not from wolves who deceived and killed my father!” Jasper’s voice thundered, causing Zander to step forward protectively, positioning himself between the vampire prince and me.

"Stay the fuck away from my mate!" Zander's voice echoed through the room, a low, dangerous growl rumbling from his chest. His eyes blazed with protective fury as he stood tall, his presence commanding and fierce.

I placed a steadying hand on Zander's shoulder, feeling the tension radiating from him like a storm about to break.

"Listen, Jasper," I urged, my voice firm yet calm, "we need to talk calmly. Anger won't get us anywhere but into more trouble."

Jasper's gaze locked with mine for a long, tense moment before he finally released a sharp breath, his jaw tightening in reluctant agreement. "Fine."

I gestured to Maddox to escort Jasper to the conference room, ensuring he was comfortable while Zander and I delved into the details to verify Jasper's claims.

Althea and Blair had been safely escorted back to the Moonglow Pack by warriors, while Austin, left alone, seemed agitated. Blair's presence was essential to soothe him until my return. Despite his grandmother's presence, Austin's crankiness was evident after several days of separation from me.

"Yes, Alpha. Everything he said was true. The late vampire king Silas had two wives, and the second wife had to flee with her son because of Damon's cunning plots against them," Ethan, Zander's gamma, reported, his voice heavy with the gravity of his findings after investigating with the members of the royal vampire court.

I glanced at Zander and saw the wheels of his mind turning, deep in thought. I motioned for Ethan to leave us, giving us privacy. As the door closed behind Ethan, I stepped closer to my mate, watching his broad forehead furrow with stress.

"What's going on in your head?" I asked eagerly, searching Zander's face for clues.

Zander turned to face me completely. His eyes were sharp and contemplative as they landed on me.

"If he is Silas' son and a victim of Damon and Silas' cruel injustice, we can turn him to our favor," he spoke with a strategic gleam in his eye.

"Yes, after all, the enemy's enemy is a friend," I muttered, nodding in agreement. "However, we also need someone who can take the throne of the Vampire Kingdom, and Jasper could be the suitable candidate," I mused, the gears of our plan beginning to align.

To our surprise, Jasper nodded slowly, a flicker of understanding crossing his face. "I agree to your terms, Alpha Zander," he said calmly. "The prosperity and safety of my people come first, and this alliance will ensure that."

A sense of relief washed over me as Zander extended his hand to Jasper. The two leaders clasped hands, a show of mutual respect and newfound unity. There was an undeniable match of energy between them, a shared determination that promised great things for both kingdoms.

Everything happened in a blur. We declared Jasper the new king, and his people, for the most part, accepted him wholeheartedly. A few seemed reluctant, their faces etched with uncertainty, but they had no choice but to accept him. Otherwise, my ruthless Alpha king would have thrown them in the dungeon and had Jasper tortured them to death.

The coronation was a grand affair, filled with solemn vows and resounding cheers. It was then that we met Barbara Shadowborne, the second wife of Silas and the mother of Jasper. Her presence was commanding, a royal vampire with an air of elegance and strength.

Everything went remarkably well, and Zander managed to arrange everything in such a short time. The way he worked flawlessly and seamlessly left me in awe of my alpha mate. He was perfect in every way, and I was the lucky one to have him as my fated mate.

Finally, Jasper and Zander signed the papers of mutual compromise, which Zander had prepared himself. The conditions were designed for the betterment of all shifters and the entire paranormal community. Jasper agreed to these terms, proving himself to be a good vampire, different from his evil half-brother and father.

With the kingdom and throne now handed to Jasper, we left the vampire kingdom with our warriors. The anticipation was intense; I couldn't wait to be back in my pack again. It had been quite a long time, and my heart yearned for home and my son.