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.

not

go without saying. The risk is too high, and I refuse to let

she stares at me with a

expression.

chance to turn the 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

Damn my intelligent mate.

with any of

knows how to word things in a way that will motivate me to do something about

even have a plan?” I ask her instead of answering her question.

Leah smiles. But it’s a sly smile that tells

deny my willingness-mostly driven by my wolf wanting to please his

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 against the world, then nothing will stand in

tell her, and I can see she’s surprised at how easily I agreed in

than ever to see this thing finished once and for all. To eliminate any and all threats to

glimpse of what my life could look like with Leah if not

want more nights like

be happy and carefree, the way Leah

of standing

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