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Chapter 18

Author: Deborah Myers
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Rowan's POV

"We have to!!!"

"No we can't, especially not with the papers," Raven retorted, folding her hands. We had already tidied the place up, discarding and burning the second body the previous day.

"Come on, Raven, we surely do not know what his intentions are, and to stay back here without a wolf is more deadly than taking the risk," I said calmly, trying to make her see the sense in what I was saying.

"Do you wish to lose your position as alpha of this pack?"

"No one is losing any position!!!" I was already getting furious at her insane taste for power.

A knock on the door of the study sent a cold shiver down my spine. I shared a glance with Raven who was equally astonished. Had another guard eavesdropped on our conversation again?

I walked towards the door, my sword behind me. The knock came again, this time more intense.

"Greetings my lord," a guard said with a low bow as soon as I pulled the door open. "It's time for the council meeting with the elders of the pack."

"Alright
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