Chapter 296: The New Order II

Ramsey

"A war council," I replied. "Comprised of those who actually fight, not those who only talk. Warriors, healers, strategists, people who are in touch with reality and not people who sit in their glass houses all day drinking wine. People chosen for their skills, not their bloodlines."

I turned to Lenny. "Prepare a list of candidates. Include representatives from the refugee packs—they know Nathan's strategies better than anyone."

"Yes, Alpha," Lenny replied, already making notes.

"This is not acceptable," Elder Silva protested weakly. "The council has existed since the founding of the White Mountain Region. It is the oldest union of this world."

"And now it's gone," I said. "You're all dismissed."

"So, you will deny us of our rights to participate in the affairs of our packs and this region for mere sentiments, Alpha Ramsey?" Elder Silva said.

"Yes!" I nodded. "Tell me, when was the last time the council advised me on anything that turned out good? Even after changing the previous council members with you all, I needed to surround myself with people I thought were good, but you are as bad as the previous council members."

"That's not true, Alpha..."

"This conversation is over," I interrupted him. "Leave, please... all of you. I don't want to be tempted to lock you all in the dungeons."

They filed out slowly, some glaring, others too shocked to show any emotion. When only my grandfather, Darius, and Lenny remained, I sank back into my chair.

"That was quite a performance," my grandfather said, his lips twitching.

"Not a performance," I corrected. "A long overdue change."

he asked

loving her had changed me, made me bolder, and made me less willing to compromise on what mattered. But

admitted. "But mostly it's because I'm tired of half-measures. Nathan—or whatever he's become—won't hesitate. Neither

nodded approvingly. "The pack will follow you. The warriors

about White Lake?" Lenny asked. "That was

"Send the message

refuse?" my

gaze steadily. "Then I will send troops myself. I know Elder Thorne is sulking because I refused to marry his daughter again when I've made it clear that I have

of them exchanged glances, clearly surprised by my aggression. I'd always been the diplomatic Lycan

moment. Warriors from the White Lake pack are the finest breeds of Warriors to ever exist,

pay with his blood this time. Every

crackled with tension

about Lyla's ritual with the captured Ferals?" Darius

with them daily," I replied. "The ritual is set for the full moon, three

asked skeptically. "These aren't ordinary Ferals.

singing to them isn't enough for these advanced cases," I explained. "They need a complete ritual under the full moon. If it works, we'll have three hundred and

if it fails?" my grandfather

the risk. If Lyla's control over the Ferals slipped during the ritual,

said with more

a man most times, Ramsey, and it is good that you're in love. However, you still

him, raising my hand. "I don't want to hear it. I am not in the mood to hear you yapping about my mate. I've seen Lyla in action. She's powerful. Before she even had all her powers, she's always had that aura about her. Can we trust

Throne doesn't accept her?" he complained again. "You and Cassidy would have been the perfect match. A

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