Chapter 73
Chapter 73
When he said this, I raised my head sharply and glanced at him.
He was smiling like he said something funny.
I felt my heart stutter at the mention of Kaia’s name.
I clenched my fists and smiled back.
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“It’s nothing too hard for me to handle,” I replied. “The show must go on, a pack must remain stable no matter what”
“Wise words, Alpha Draven” he nodded.
“Indeed,” I nodded. “Enjoy your evening, Alpha Renwick”
The alpha lord and I went away from Renwick then we had a few glasses and continued chatting with the
guests.
I noticed the Alpha lord was paying a little too much attention to me tonight, for some odd reason.
After a while, he leaned closer, lowering his voice.
“Alpha Draven,” he said casually, “why don’t we step away from the noise? I’d like a word with you. Privately p>
My instincts sharpened.
“Sure.” I inclined my head. “Lead the way p>
He guided me through a side corridor, past guards who bowed their heads when they saw us walking by.
Then, we arrived in a spacious office overlooking the northern cliffs.
The door closed behind us, muting the noise from the celebration outside.
He gestured to a chair. “Please p>
I remained standing.
“What did you want to discuss?” I asked.
“I’ll be direct,” he said. “You’ve always appreciated honesty p>
I crossed my arms. “Go on p>
He walked to his desk, resting his palms against it.
He didn’t sit down, his eyes got sharper and the host mask completely disappeared from his face.
He looked like a businessman making deals.
“I’ll stop dancing around it,” he said. “I’m preparing for war p>
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I didn’t react. As an Alpha, I had learned to keep my reactions in check in front of other alphas.
“Against who?” I asked.
“Nightshad,” he replied immediately. “The Southern pack p>
Of course. It’s the largest pack with the richest borders.
The kind of territory men dreamed of conquering.
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“They’ve grown too powerful,” he continued. “And now they’re testing their reach. Three packs were attacked just days ago. Quiet loot, a few left dead and others injured. The survivors refused to state them”
I raised a brow. “And you’re certain it was Nightshade p>
His jaw tightened, just a little for me to see it flash.
“It wouldn’t take long for them to move north,” he said. “Not with the resources they’ve amassed. If they’re not stopped now, they’ll come for all of us p>
I stepped closer, resting my hand on the back of a chair.
“Or,” I said calmly, “this is a convenient excuse to seize their lands p>
His gaze hardened.
“Power always has a price,” he replied. “Better we pay it now than bleed later p>
I studied him carefully.
“And where do I fit into this?” I asked.
A smile curved his mouth.
“You join me,” he said. “Silvermoon and all the North together. Your warriors and strategies. In return, you’ll share in the spoils. The Territories, wealth and influence, you name it”
I exhaled slowly.
“So you want my name,” I said. “My strategies and my soldiers p>
“Yes,” he said without hesitation. “Because when Alpha Draven of Silvermoon stands beside me, others will fall in line p>
I straightened. “And if I refuse p>
His eyes flicked to the window, turning his back to me.
“Then when the war comes,” he said quietly, “I can’t promise that I will come to your rescue because you made your choice”
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I met his gaze, my voice low. “You’re asking me to condemn my pack to a war based on rumours and fear p>
“I’m asking you to survive,” he countered.
Silence stretched between us again.
Then, I spoke.
“I don’t move my warriors on claims alone,” I said. “If Nightshade attacked those packs, I’ll want proof p>
His lips pressed into a thin line.
“You’ll have it,” he said. “Soon p>
I turned toward the door.
“And until then?” I asked over my shoulder.
He answered without hesitation.
“Consider this a proposal,” he said. “One that won’t remain open forever p>
When I stepped out of the office, the noise of the party rushed back in.
But I couldn’t focus, my mind was muddled with the alpha lord’s threat.
He didn’t say it directly but I knew he was threatening me with the outcome of my choice.
And now, whether I joined in on the fight against the Nightshade pack or not, I’m now a target.
I didn’t slow my pace.
Every word he’d said replayed in my head.
The Nightshade pack, the impending war and spoiled, everything was riling my mind up.
I took a glass from a passing attendant but didn’t drink.
I saw my own reflection in the glass staring back at me with a clouded look.
“Alpha Draven.” I turned.
The Alpha lord had ad followed me out, he had a smile slapped red on his lips and clasped his hands firmly, walking up to me.
“I trust you’ll think carefully,” he said lightly. “These opportunities don’t come often p>
I leaned in just enough that my voice wouldn’t evoke gossip.
“Of course. Neither do lies,” I said.
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His smile faltered for half a heartbeat.
Then he laughed. “Always cautious. That’s what I like about you. No wonder, you’re respected amongst the alphas”
I stepped away without another word.
I found my Beta, pretending to be engrossed in conversation. His eyes met mine instantly.
My beta fell into step beside me almost immediately.
“You look like you just swallowed poison,” Rowan said under his breath.
“Not far from it,” I replied.
We found a quieter corner near the balcony doors. Cold air slipped in, grounding me.
“He wants war,” I said. “He’s planning something big against the Nightshade p>
“What?,” Rowan’s expression hardened. “That’s madness p>
“It’s ambition,” I corrected. “And he’s already counting a lot on me for that”
Rowan was silent for a moment. Then, carefully asked, “Did you agree p>
I looked away. “No p>
“Yet,” he added.
I shot him a look.
“I didn’t say no either,” I admitted. “Because if he’s bold enough to say this out loud, then he’s already laying groundwork p>
Rowan nodded grimly. “Which means even if you refuse the war happens p>
“And if it does,” I said, “Silvermoon will be forced to choose a side whether we like it or not p>
My gaze drifted across the hall.
“Find out everything about the Nightshade pack, everything there is to know” I ordered quietly.
Rowan straightened. “And the alpha lord p>
“I’ll stall,” I said. “Men like him hate waiting p>
“Do you realise what you’re getting into?” Rowan asked.
I didn’t answer immediately.
Rowan hesitated. “Draven… if war breaks out p>
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“I know,” I cut in. “Silvermoon bleeds either way p>
Rowan didn’t say anything else, he just stood beside me, watching the party.
“We need to leave,” I said.
He frowned. “Now p>
“Yes p>
We moved toward the exit, but halfway there, someone brushed past me.
“Don’t fall into this trap. It’s a nasty trap”
I stopped, when I turned, she was already gone, swallowed by the crowd.
My Beta stiffened. “Alpha p>
I exhaled slowly.
“Did you hear that?,” I said, “That just made things more complicated p>
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