Chapter 299

URORA

Piper sat across from me in the council room, her arms crossed tight to her chest, her eyes locked on the table.

Warrick had walked in after her, he rested against the wall, his jaws clenched.

The tension was heavy in the air, tangible, but I had to have answers, and I had to have them now.

“If you’re sure about what you heard, then tell me,” I said, firm yet low so as not to alert anyone outside the room.

“Yes,” Piper said, her voice even. “The message Calla sent is not about destabilizing us, it is to do with Dane. They are targeting him, and they think he is a weak link because of his impulsive decisions.”

Warrick finally broke the silence, sharp with exasperation. “If there is a plot against Dane, why isn’t he taking this seriously? Why are we here talking instead of taking some action?

let out a sigh. “Because running headfirst into every problem is what got us

between Warrick and me. “Rowan and Lila. They’re just with cach other day in and

Piper, is this about the pack, or is it about you not happy to see him

flushed. “No, I’m not jealous. I’m just. cautious. We all

Rowan or Lila right now. Our focus needs

her hands and muttered under her breath,

said than done.”

the other

entered.

faces of my people, with whom I’d earned a familiarity with over the years.

voice elevating above

portion of the land in contention or go to an all

floor as he rose. “Negotiation is a weakness, Aurora. You think they’ll respect us taking scraps

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