Chapter 45.

Dane's POV

“You know the rules, Alpha Dane… eliminate every potential threat, and right now, I'm sure we both agree that Alpha Halfdan is a threat!” Edmond stated.

I saw what he was trying to do. He was trying to get into my head, trying to make me feel useless and incapable of having Astrid by my side. He knew something that no one else knew.

“Eliminate him? A threat?” I scoffed, sliding my hands into my pockets as I walked closer to where he stood, my eyes glaring at him.

“Is that why you made them tag him as the one responsible for the abduction and the rogues' attack, Edmond? You planned all this just to watch Alpha Halfdan get taken down?” I scoffed, my eyes rolling in disgust.

“I’m pretty sure you know what I mean, Alpha Dane! And besides, I do not know what you speak of! Kill him and make him pay for what he did!” He snarled, and just then, I couldn't help but nod my head in response.

“I'll do as you said, Edmond… but on one condition…” I bargained.

“And what must that be, my A