CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED & TWENTY ONE
CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED & TWENTY ONE
Talia’s POV
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“How in the hell is he able to keep up with anything in this mess?” I muttered as I filed away a stack of papers into a filing cab. It barely looked like I made a dent in the messy pile still on Solon’s desk.
I had been at this for two hours. First, I had to organize the filing cab which was the hardest part. Now, I could deal with the reports on his desk.
It was about an hourter when Solon walked into his office. He still managed to smile even though he looked exhausted.
“You really made yourself at home,” he said, dropping another pile of files on his desk. “I turned my back for a few days, and you’ve already taken over my work.”
“I have to make up for time lost while I was recovering,” I responded. “And someone has to make sure you don’t drown in work. You were getting real close.”
“You’d think after you were poisoned, you’d take it easy for a while,” Solon said as he leaned against a wall as he watched me
work.
“I am taking it easy,” I said, holding up a file. “This is easypared to fighting rogues.”
“You know, I’ve been so busy with pack affairstely that I almost forgot we’re supposed to have guests tonight.”
“Guests?” I asked, ncing up.
“Father is hosting a dinner,” Solon exined. “Jason’s father, Michael, arrived this morning. Apparently, he wanted toe before the Sacrifice Ceremony to discuss something with the Alpha King.””
“Michael?” I repeated, making sure I’d heard him right.
“Yes, Elder Michael of Shadoww,” Solon said with a nod.
“I didn’t know they were on good terms,” I said.
“They used to be,” Solon said. “Before all the politics between the packs got messy, but that was a long time ago.”
The thought of that man being in Silverfang again bothered me. There was no need for him to be here early unless he had something nned. With Jason warning me about Nn and now Michael was here early, this felt like more of a coincidence.
“He’s nning something,” I warned. “We need to warn Father.”
Solon gave a shortugh. “Talia, not everyone who visits Silverfang is part of some conspiracy.”
“I’m not kidding, Solon. You don’t know that man like I do,” I said. “Michael’s timing is too convenient. The Sacrifice Ceremony hasn’t even started. Whye now?”
“Maybe he just wants to see his son,” Solon shrugged.
“You know that’s not true,” I countered. “That man barely likes Jason.”
Solon sighed, walking to the window. “I’m not saying you’re wrong, but Father knows him better than both of us. I think it’ll be
ok.”
I closed the filing cab and fully turned to face Solon. “I’m serious, Solon. You and Father should be careful tonight.”
“You really think that cold old man would try anything in the Alpha King’s own house? He wouldn’t dare. He’s smart enough to know he wouldn’t make it out alive,” Solon reassured.
“That’s what worries me,” I said again, standing from the chair. “If he’s here, he has something nned. He’s too calcting to take risks without something to gain.”
CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED & TWENTY ONE
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The smile on Solon’s face faded slightly the more I exined. “Don’t worry. We’ll be careful,” he said.
I gave him a look that made it clear I didn’t believe him. “Who else is invited?”
“The usual council members,” Solon answered. “And Michael asked specifically for Alpha Nn to attend.”
“Why?” I asked.
“He said he wanted to meet the Bloodmoon Alpha in person,” Solon exined. “You know how these old men like to measure each other up before they talk politics.”
“Or he wants to manipte him,” I said under my breath.
Solon raised an eyebrow and asked, “You really don’t trust anyone outside Silverfang, do you?”
“Would you?” I asked.
He tilted his head slightly. “Not particrly.”
“Exactly,” I said. “You know how dangerous men like Michael can be.”
Solon gave me a wry smile. “And yet you want to attend this dinner, don’t you?”
I hesitated but nodded. “Yes. I need to see him myself.”
He frowned. “As the princess?”
I smiled faintly and shook my head. “No. As your maid.”
Solon stared at me for a long moment before sighing. “You’re serious.”
“Completely.”
He walked back to the desk and sat in his chair, rubbing his forehead. “You know, there are easier ways to get information than sneaking into a private dinner disguised as a servant.”
“Maybe,” I said, “but this way, no one will notice I’m listening.
“You’ve lost your mind,” he muttered.
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“Probably,” I replied, gathering the rest of the sorted files. “But tell me you’re not concerned. This doesn’t feel right.”
Solon didn’t argue right away. I could see the hesitation in his expression. Finally, he said, “If Father finds out, he’ll be furious.”
“Then we won’t let him find out,” I said simply.
He groaned softly. “You sound more like Mother every day.”
“I’ll take that as apliment.”
Solon sighed again, though this time it was less frustrated and more resigned. “Alright,” he said. “If you’re going to do this, at least let me handle the arrangements. I’ll make sure you’re added to the servant rotation for the event.”
“Thank you,” I said.
Solon pointed a finger at me and said, “But you stay out of trouble.”
“Of course.”
“I mean it, Talia. No spying, no provoking, and no eavesdropping that gets you caught.”
“I’ll just serve wine and look invisible,” I promised.
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“You’re terrible at being invisible,” Solon muttered.
“Then I’ll practice,” I said.
He shook his head, half amused, half exasperated. “You’re impossible.”
“I’ll be gone before dinner starts. If you change your mind, let me know,” I told him as I was leaving his office.
He called after me, “I won’t!”
I nced over my shoulder. “You will.”
Michael’s sudden appearance, his request for Nn, and the timing before the ceremony did not feel coincidental.
He had something nned and I needed to be there to stop him.
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