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Ch. 80

Author: Cara Anderson
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Alaric

The last of the pack representatives have finally arrived and it’s time to get down to business. The great hall fills with more ranked wolves than it's held in generations. Representatives from every pack in my territories gather to face a threat none of us fully understand yet.

Through the mate bond, I feel Sage's nervous energy from where she stands with other healers. Cassius watches her too intently from his position near Blackthorn's delegation, while Eris sits with Victoria's group on the opposite side. Their careful distance feels calculated, especially since she can’t seem to keep her eyes off him.

Something about how the wolves arrange themselves catches my attention. Traditional allies sit apart, while packs that historically feuded now whisper together in corners. The usual political lines blur as new alliances form.

"Notice how Blackthorn's delegation splits their attention?" Garrett murmurs. "Half focused on defense discussions, half watching Sage's every move."
Cara Anderson

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Diamond Joseph
This boy is a big fool. I'm not even surprised he didn't confirm, he just believed. No wonder he has no king authority. He's a puppet.
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Lolo Lunga
And the trust crumbles.......and Cassius strategy works
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Sherman Donna
ok really...he was already short minded when it came to sage and their bond but I could've done without that part...a bit too much
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