Chapter 418: The Rogue’s Hand

Chapter 78: A Chilling Revelation

Astrid's POV

The air outside was still, an eerie contrast to the turmoil churning inside me. The rogue's words echoed in my mind: Ardan always gets what he wants.

The Packhouse was alive with activity as I made my way to the war room.

Warriors were moving in and out, relaying reports and receiving orders. The tension in the air was palpable, thick enough to taste.

Killian was already there when I arrived, standing at the head of the table with Ryder at his side.

The map was spread out in front of them, marked with red circles and lines denoting potential weak spots in our defenses.

He looked up when I entered, his golden eyes narrowing slightly.

"Astrid,” he said, his tone softer than it had been moments ago in the interrogation

room.

"Do we know anything new?" I asked, stepping closer to the table.

Ryder shook his head, his expression grim. "The rogue we captured is a low- ranking pawn. He doesn't know anything valuable, or if he does, he's not talking."

Killian clenched his jaw, his claws twitching at his sides. “Ardan's planning something. We just don't know what."

I studied the map, my gaze settling on the eastern border where the attack had occurred.

"He's testing us," I said quietly, my thoughts forming as I spoke. "He's looking for weaknesses, seeing how we respond."

Ryder nodded. "That's what we thought too. But there's more."

back to

skipped a beat. "What is

from his pocket, placing it on the table. "This was found

I stepped closer to read over

almost frantic, and the words

but they're stretched thin. We'll weaken them with smaller attacks before moving in.

edge of the table. "The children,"

claws dug into the parchment as his golden

now," he said, his voice a low growl. "He's trying

straightened, forcing myself

my voice

we pull

met mine,

move more

have your best men

the

for too long-Ardan might try

already making

said, my voice resolute. "Until this is over, I'm not leaving Ryker and Elara's

his brows knitting together. "Astrid, you

frustration boiling over. "Not when I know

them. I won't leave them, Killian. Don't

gripping

said softly, his voice steady. “You're their strength. If you burn yourself out, you won't be

them.

defenses. Trust me."

the

tightened, the weight of his words pressing

heart.

golden eyes, looking for the reassurance

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