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The Alpha's Cursed Heir 13

Author: Wills Onose
last update Last Updated: 2024-11-10 05:30:56

Lena sat in the dim light of her quarters with her heart still racing from her encounter with Ryker. She kept thinking about his warning, but that only made her determination stronger. She refused to allow fear control her actions, most especially when the future of the clan was at stake.

After a long, restless night, she gathered her allies, the few devoted clan members who had supported her when she initially started to doubt Ryker's motives. She shared every detail she’d gathered, her voice hushed as she laid out her plan to expose him.

Kaden stood close by, nodding in agreement. “If we’re going to take Ryker down, we need irrefutable proof,” he said, his gaze intense.

Lena agreed, knowing that any misstep would not only risk her position but could plunge the clan into greater turmoil. “Tonight, we search his quarters. We can’t wait any longer. The longer he has, the deeper his hold on the clan becomes.”

Her words hung heavy in the room, and everyone nodded in silent agreement. It
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