Chapter 199 A Deal in the Dark


    Aubrey’s POV


    “Yes,” Yardley replied.


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    The werewolf warriors sent by the me Pack to guard us seemed to ease up after seeing the order I’d given. Their expressions softened noticeably.


    Once we reached the big tree, I instructed the team to set up camp. Since most of the infected had been pushed to the town’s outskirts, there was no need for me to go inside.


    Whether it was for gathering intel or working on the virus, staying out here was the better. choice.


    <i>“</i><i>You’ll </i><i>seed</i><i>, </i><i>right</i>?” E’s voice echoed in my mind, a soft murmurced with sadness. <i>“</i>They all <i>look </i><i>so </i><i>pitiful</i><i>…</i>”


    I paused for a moment before answering her silently. “I will seed.”


    The Moon Goddess had given me a second chance, and I wouldn’t waste it. I was going to crack this damn Lupine virus–fast. I’d make sure Ulrich’s n failed, and the northern werewolves wouldn’t have to suffer slow, painful deaths.


    I had also already reached out to one of Grandpa’s old friends–an experienced wolf medic still serving in the royal court. I asked him to administer strengthening tonics to the alpha king to keep him alive and prevent his sudden death, which could plunge the continents into chaos.


    In my past life, Ulrich had used constant warfare to spread his poison, then quickly swallowed up northern werewolf territory. That reckless madman had tried to conquer the entire northern continent. This time, I wouldn’t let that happen.


    Next, I had the warriors <i>keep </i>order while Yardley prepared a pot of soup. We mixed in portions of both the suppressants and the antidotes we’d developed into the meat porridge.


    Line up. The soup is for the sick. The bread is for the healthy.”


    The werewolves who came to the line followed instructions without trouble. Most of them ate their bread on the spot and carried off the soup.


    While they waited in line, I got the intel I needed.


    The first infected had been a middle–aged male werewolf. He copsed shortly after returning from a hunting trip in the mountains. As it happened, the little boy knew where that werewolf


    used to hunt.


    “I know where they always go! I can take you there!” the boy–Brook–volunteered excitedly.


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    “Alright. Thanks, little guy.” I nodded and gave him a bit more food, then arranged to meet him at ten the next morning. That area might be where Ulrich’s people had been secretly spreading the virus. If we could find the source, it would make cracking the virus far easier.


    Still, there was one more thing I needed to prepare in advance.


    I stepped aside and made a call to Alpha Mateo. I had cured his younger brotherpletely, and in return, Mateo had promised to help me whenever I needed it.


    When the call connected, his tone was anything but friendly.


    “Aubrey, do you know what time it is?” His voice was heavy and cold, thick with sleep.


    I gave a sheepishugh. “Sorry, I forgot to calcte the time difference. But when I call it’s usually for something good. If you don’t show up this time, you might regret it.”


    He fell silent for a beat. Whatever he was thinking, it didn’t make him any warmer.


    “I’d really like to know what’s so important that you’re calling me at three in the damn morning.”


    I chuckled. “I’ve got a deal for you–Ulrich’s head. You in or not?”


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