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Chapter 494

Author: Jess Dawson
last update publish date: 2026-07-18 05:29:58

Xander's POV

We chat politely as we eat, with Lincoln's unit helping to take the pressure off him and Zahra by answering the councilmen's questions about the pack. Even so, it feels like far more of an interrogation than it should.

The dining room doors open and five people walk in.

The conversation around us continues at first, but because I'm facing the entrance, I notice the ripple spread through the room. Heads turn towards the newcomers one by one, and silence begins to fan out behind them
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Selma Cole
Those two councilmen were obviously working with Lincoln’s father, the previous Alpha, and therefore unfit to be on the council. They might try something dirty to help Lincoln’s brother win. I’m surprised they are doing it in front of the Prince though. They probably think it will give it validation
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Shana Allen
I feel for Xander. I hope that Zara stands up for their bond, showing him that he means just as much as the others do.
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