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The Council's Suspicion

Author: Tyson Roy
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The council estate felt heavier than usual. The grand hall, filled with ancient portraits and heavy tapestries, bore the weight of every decision made within its walls. The air itself seemed thick with power, but also tension. The Alpha council wasn’t just about strategy and alliances—it was about control, and today, Xander could feel that control slipping through his fingers.

Xander entered the chamber, every step purposeful, a reflection of the Alpha he was. His black wool cloak, stitched with the insignia of his rank, swirled around him, but his mind was far from the meeting at hand. Since Aria’s departure, the estate felt colder, emptier. Her absence gnawed at him in a way he didn’t fully understand, and today, it was impossible to ignore.

Taking his seat at the council table, Xander exchanged brief, practiced greetings with the others. They were the usual suspects—leaders who had earned their place through power and experience. They didn’t waste words, and neither did he.

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