Outcast: The Alpha King's Beloved novel Chapter 220

Daniel's POV: 

I was shocked.I couldn't believe my father wanted me to be the next Alpha.

All my life, I had always thought that my older brother would take that position.

He was the eldest son of my parents, and he was resourceful.

I was certain that he too was expecting he'd inherit the position.

Because of this, I was worried he would think that I was robbing him of what was rightfully his.

On the other hand, however, I wanted to live up to my father's expectations.

"I will do my best to deal with the pack affairs, Dad.I won't let you down."

When my brother expressed his support, I felt relieved.

"Good.Daniel, I have faith in your abilities.Well, I'm tired now, so you may all go.Don't worry about me.I'm in good hands."

My father's voice was weak.When he was done speaking, he closed his eyes as though he was exhausted.

"You must be tired, too.Go get some rest," my mother said to me gently.

As she spoke, she tucked my father in carefully.

I nodded.

My father needed to rest, so we all filed out of his room.

But before closing the door behind us, Helen bowed to my parents.

"Please take care of yourselves.Call me and Daniel if you need anything."

Then, Helen hugged my mother.

"Luna Betty, we will do everything we can to help Alpha Marlon get through this."

"Helen, you are such a good girl.Daniel's lucky to have you."

My father finally cracked a smile.

"I will pass on my position to Daniel on your wedding day.He will become the Alpha, while you will become his Luna.Make the necessary preparations as soon as possible."

Helen's cheeks turned red as a tomato.

I could see that she was at a loss for words, so I quickly took her hand and thanked my father for her.

Then, I led her out of the room quietly.

Just as we were about to head to my room, Devin blocked our path.

"Hey, Daniel," he called in an accusatory tone.

"Why do you steal my position? I'm supposed to become the Alpha!"

Devin stood in front of me menacingly, whereas Grace stood to the side, smiling awkwardly.

"I didn't, Devin." I frowned.

What on earth did he mean? 

"Devin, it was Alpha Marlon who chose Daniel to be the next Alpha.You saw yourself.Daniel didn't make the decision himself.Why are you saying otherwise?"

Helen stepped in between Devin and me protectively.

"Humph!"

Devin snorted unhappily, shooting Helen a contemptuous glare.

I quickly pulled Helen to my side, worried that Devin would do something rash.

Thankfully, he simply sneered and turned on his heel to leave.

"You'll see, Daniel.I'm not going to let this slide."

As he walked away, Devin didn't even bother to look back.

Helen's POV: 

When I first met Daniel's elder brother, I was surprised at how different he was from Daniel.

It also looked like he resented his little brother.

He opposed Daniel all the time.

But what I said was true; it was Marlon's decision to let Daniel take over the position of Alpha.

So why was Devin so angry with Daniel? When we got back to Daniel's room, I pondered over what had happened today and couldn't help but feel worried.

"Daniel, your father is more seriously ill than I thought.How could this have happened? It's just too sad!"

I held Daniel's hands and sighed.

"Helen, don't worry about it."

Daniel slipped his arms around me, gently stroking the back of my head.

"Plus, your brother doesn't seem to like you,"

I added, pursing my lips unhappily.

"What he said just now left a bad taste in my mouth.I'm worried that, because he hates you so much, he will set you up for doom after you become the Alpha."

Daniel seemed to realize just how serious I was because he cupped my face and locked eyes with me.