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Chapter 9:The Council’s Threat

Author: Aurora Vale
last update Last Updated: 2025-11-02 18:12:43
Kael POV

The night had barely faded when the summons came.

A sharp knock echoed through the hall, followed by the heavy voice of a warrior.

“Alpha, the Council has arrived. They demand to see you at once.”

Of course they did.

Rogues in the city.

A Silverbane descendant alive.

My instincts wrapped around a human woman I should have stayed away from.

The Council smelled trouble from miles away.

I inhaled slowly, trying to calm my wolf, but he was restless, pacing, pushing against my skin like he wanted to tear the door apart and run straight back to Aria. I had left her sleeping in the guest room moments ago. Her heartbeat still echoed faintly in my mind. Soft. Warm. Fragile.

Not safe enough.

Never safe enough.

“I will be there soon,” I told the guard.

I didn’t move right away. Instead, I stood facing the window, watching dawn spread thin light across the forest. Every tree felt alive. Every shadow looked like it was listening.

The only calm thought inside me was Aria.

Her
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