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CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED & SIXTY ONE
Nn’s POV
When I reached the Alpha King’s office, I could hear them talking from the hallway.
I stood there for another moment and listened.
“I am willing topromise,” Solon said. “Exile is the best choice.”
“I agree,” the Alpha King said. “Shadoww needs formal restructuring. Jason’s actions had crossed a line. He needs to be removed and repair the damage his leadership caused by weeding out anyone supporting him.”
None of this bothered me. I supported itpletely.
Then I heard Talia. “I don’t agree,” she said.
“What do you mean you don’t agree? He tried to force you back as his mate!” Solon eximed. “Exile is pretty damn lenient.”
“I agree Jason doesn’t deserve any type of leniency; however, I am looking at the big picture here,” Talia responded.
There was a pause before the Alpha King said, “Exin.”
“Exile might provoke retaliation from Michael. He willsh out if we act too quickly. We need to n ahead and not give Shadoww’s members a reason to rally behind him,” Talia exined.
My wolf stirred. He was pleased but also disappointed in Talia. ‘She still thinks about the safety of wolves who do not care about her,’ he growled.
‘We cannot change who she is,’ I responded.
I understood her reasoning, even if it irritated me. She never ignored the consequences of a choice. Talia always thought about the bigger picture no matter how it could potentially hurt her.
“Then, we will protect her from herself,’ my wolf dered and I agreed.
I opened the door and stepped inside.
The Alpha King turned his head toward me immediately. “Alpha Nn, what do you think you’re doing?” he demanded. “It ismon courtesy to knock. This is a private conversation and you need to leave.”
“I could hear the conversation from the hallway,” I said. “Exile is the correct decision. Reforming Shadoww is necessary.”
Solon’s expression tightened when he looked at me. “Wasn’t this room supposed to be soundproof?”
“I will make sure to fix that,” the Alpha King said through gritted teeth.
“No matter if you overheard, this is a private conversation that you were not invited to,” Solon said.
“I do not need an invitation to speak about what Jason did,” I said. “He tried to force a mark on Talia. If you do not punish him properly, I will handle it myself.”
The Alpha King frowned and growled, “Are you threatening us?”
“No, I am not threatening,” I said. “It is a fact. Jason broke every rule that protects a she-wolf. The only reason he failed to mark her is because I arrived before he could do it. If you expect me to pretend this is a minor offense, you are mistaken.”
Talia looked at me with wide eyes. There was no anger in her expression. She only looked worried..
I continued. “Jason did not n this out on his own. He is too dumb to obtain Moonlust on his own. Someone got it for him.”
“You…you think Michael is behind this?” Talia blurted out and I nodded.
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Solon’s brow furrowed. “How does Michael benefit from this?”
“I am unsure of his intentions, but I know Jason. He is reckless and emotional, but not strategic. Michael has ess and motive. Jason ruined the reputation of Shadoww by rejecting Talia. By getting her back as the Luna of Shadoww, that would put them second to Silverfang,” I exined. “Exile Michael and Jason. Get rid of both threats.”
Talia shook her head quickly. “We cannot make that decision yet. The elders in Shadoww will oppose it, and the situation will escte. There are too many people involved for us to act without a n.”
Solon nodded. “She is right. Removing Michael immediately could destabilize the region.”
The Alpha King raised a brow. “We will take time to discuss our next move. Jason will be punished, but exiling Michael requires more consideration.”
My wolf growled within me as he was unhappy with their hesitation.
“He almost marked her,” I said. “You know what would have happened if he seeded.”
The Alpha King met my eyes. “We know. You are not the only one who cares about her.”
The sharpness of his tone told me to be quiet, so I forced myself to stop talking.
Aknock broke the silence.
Logan stepped inside and bowed. “Your Majesty, there is news from the dungeon.”
“What is it?” the Alpha King asked.
“Jason refuses to confess unless he sees Princess Talia,” Logan replied.
My response came before I could stop myself. “No.”
“For once, I agree with Alpha Nn,” Solon said. “He has nothing she needs to hear. We can figure this out without his
confession.”
Logan nodded and said, “I agree. I would be happy with drowning the bastard if permitted.”
“He should know that his request will not happen,” the Alpha King snorted.
“He wants sympathy,” I interjected. “He is delusional. He thinks she still cares about him. He wants her to waver so he can twist
this in his favor.”
I looked at Talia, who was biting her lip. I could tell she was thinking it over. I hoped that she would agree with us but instead she said, “I should hear what he says.” (1
“You do not owe him that,” Solon said.
“I know,” she replied, “But if he gives us information about Michael or the Moonlust, then hearing him out is necessary.”
Solon frowned. “Talia, this is not wise.”
“I won’t be alone,” she said. “Guards are with me.”
The Alpha King exhaled slowly. “She has made her choice.”
“He should not see her at all,” I said as anger began rising in me again.
The Alpha King looked at me and said, “This decision belongs to her.”
My wolf fought to break free. ‘He should not be allowed near her. If she sees him again, he will say something that hurts her. You should stop this,’ he growled.
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I forced myself to stand still. I could not drag her out of the room. I could not override the Alpha King. Every instinct inside me hated the situation, but I had no power to prevent it.
Talia looked toward the door and straightened her shoulders. “I should go.”
I did not say more. I could not. Anything I added would only expose how angered I was, and that would not help her anyways.
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