Chapter 18: Betrayal To Come

(Lexus POV)

As I walked into the core of our pack's territory, I could hear the rustling of leaves underfoot, and it was as if they were reflecting the turmoil that was occurring inside of me. The visit from the alliance camp had left me uncomfortable, with a sense of unease that nibbled at the margins of my consciousness.

As the Alpha King of the Hoslow Pack, it was my responsibility to defend our customs and maintain our way of life, even if doing so required me to take a stance contrary to that of my own flesh and blood - namely, my brother Davien.

His comments continued to echo in my head, serving as a continual reminder of the struggle that was going on inside of me.

Something very fundamental in me was troubled by his belief in unity and his idea that supernatural creatures might cohabit in the same world. But the concept of having them as one with us wolves was complicated; it represented a breach in the defences that had kept our pack safe for many generations.

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