Chapter 228 The Banquet of Shadows

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Another day passed, and Aubrey began to notice something strange. Most of the omega wolves who had been around them were suddenly reassigned, replaced almost entirely by gammas, with only a handful of betas left in service.

On top of that, patrols by Loch’s beta guards had grown more frequent, crisscrossing the estate with unusual vigilance.

When she asked about it, Alpha Loch explained casually that dangerous criminals had escaped from the werewolf prison, so security had been tightened.

Aubrey wanted to seek out Satia for clarity, but was told Satia was

undergoing special alpha training and could not meet anyone. She let it go, but unease weighed heavily in her chest.

By the third day, she could no longer ignore her instincts. After consulting Henry, she suggested they leave early.

Loch, surprisingly, did not resist. Instead, he smiled and said readily, “Very well. Tonight, then, we shall hold a banquet to see you off.”

Aubrey had intended to depart quietly, but since he had put it that way, refusal was impossible. She could only hope that nothing would happen during a single meal.

on Cedarl’s outskirts. Loch claimed it was the perfect setting–spacious

Aubrey nor Henry


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secretly summoned several of their warriors back, to follow in the shadows. He too felt something amiss. Still, they reasoned, Loch bore them no personal grudge. In fact, Henry had even voiced support for Satia’s succession. Surely the Flame Pack had no reason to betray

no eternal

Perry failed to

road, looked like she was from the southern continent. Said he’d escort her home and then come

further. One missing guard

Few attendants moved about, and even the usual bustle of servants was absent. The atmosphere was stark,

“The guests are still on

inclined his head faintly, and


deeper they went, the

No laughter. No celebration. For

their mind–link, he whispered to Aubrey: Be careful. This isn’t a normal feast. Still, my men are close by. And Flame Pack won’t want outright war

sharp gaze swept

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