Chapter 220

AARON

Leah is immediately infuriated when I tell her my suspicions

about Tobin.

This only confirms my belief that Tobin is the Councilmember

who is out to get me.

What other possible reason could he have in Leah, besides her usefulness as a tool against me?

“But why?” Leah questions, which is something I’ve asked myself a million times.

I can only shrug in response. “Tobin is driven by his wolf more than any other member of the Council. Maybe he simply thinks because of the power I now hold, I’m a threat to him, or any other member of the Council, if I decided I wanted a seat. He simply wants to eliminate someone he sees as a true rival.”

“That makes sense,” Leah replies with a nod. “Maybe I can find out something about his plans when I go to meet him.”

At these calm, yet determined words, my inner wolf growls protectively.

you are not going to

refuse to let my mate and the

Leah’s eyes narrow as she stares at me with a

expression.

tables on Tobin and maybe get some information that could actually help us. If Tobin is the one who’s been trying to ki ll you, then maybe he’s also the one who orchestrated the attack that k illed our son. I also think he knows more about the Al tech than he’s letting on. Besides, if we know it’s a trap, then it’s not really a

Damn my intelligent mate.

any of what

obviously knows how to word things in a way that will motivate

have a plan?” I ask her instead of answering her question. “Or you’re simply

it’s a sly smile that tells me she’s

willingness-mostly driven by my wolf wanting to please his mate-to give her whatever she

yet,” she answers. “But obviously I’m not going alone like Tobin says. We’re a team, Aaron. In this together. So let’s make our own plan. When it’s you and I

well,” I tell her, and I can see she’s surprised at

to see this thing finished once and

glimpse of what my life could look like with Leah if not for the peril hanging over us, threatening to crush anything good left in

nights like

life to be happy and carefree,

than capable of standing in this fight with me as an

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