Chapter 97

Lucas' POV

"Son, you need to release your father from this spell. The other Lycans will not listen or join your father when he's acting like a fucking saint." My mother burst into my office, catching Elara on my lap behind the desk, kissing me passionately. I felt my mate flinch in fear, but I held her firm, rubbing her back.

"Get out!"

"Not until you hear what I have to say. No son who disrespects his father ever amounts to anything." I clenched my fists, rage coursing through my veins.

"Darling, give us a moment."

Elara didn't hesitate, her fear of my mother evident in every graceful movement as she rose from my lap. Her belly was slowly growing, and every day she became more beautiful.

"I'll be with Sabrina," Elara said as she left. My mother sat in front of me.

"Perhaps it's time you taught your mate proper etiquette? I remain the mighty Lycan Queen as long as you two are unmarried – she should bow each time she sees me. "