Chapter 379: The Rogue King’s Gambit

Killian's POV

The Forsaken Amulet sat in the center of the Silvermoon council table, its ornate carvings shimmering faintly in the dim light.

The room was silent, heavy with the weight of what we'd brought back from the ruins.

"It doesn't look like much," Drystan said, his tone edged with frustration as he leaned back in his chair.

"It doesn't have to," Nova replied sharply, her gaze fixed on the Amulet. "You felt what it did to us down there. This thing is dangerous, whether it looks like it or not."

I nodded, my eyes narrowing as I stared at the artifact. The power radiating from it was subtle but undeniable, a constant hum that set my wolf on edge.

"We can't keep it here," Astrid said, breaking the tense silence. "If the rogues find out we have it, they'll stop at nothing to get it back."

“That's assuming they don't already know," Drystan muttered.

The tension in the room was palpable, every word charged with the fear and uncertainty of what lay ahead.

The meeting was interrupted by the sharp knock of a scout at the council chamber door. He entered quickly, his face pale and his breathing labored.

"Alpha Killian," he said, his voice trembling. "There's... there's someone at the

border. He claims he's a messenger from the Rogue King."

The room erupted in murmurs, but I silenced them with a raised hand. "What does he want?"

"He says he's here

Astrid frowned. "Negotiate what?”

his gaze flicking toward the Amulet.

room fell silent, every eye turning

trap,"

it is," Drystan agreed. "But we can't ignore it. If the Rogue King is bold enough

you stay here and guard the

approached the border. The forest was quiet, the usual hum of life muted as

of surrender. He was tall and wiry, his features

I expected," he said, his voice smooth and mocking. "Or maybe

to the point,"

glinting in the moonlight. "The Rogue King sends his regards. He's willing to offer you a

We're not interested in anything he has to

to him. Return

"And what?" Astrid demanded.

eyes glittered. "And he'll take it by force. Along

"The Amulet doesn't belong to

to fight you directly. He knows your Packs

Nova asked, her tone sharp.

doesn't need to destroy you. Not

chill through me, but I kept my expression neutral. "Tell your King we're not interested

his head, his smile returning. "As you wish.

always gets

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