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46. THE CREST

Author: Paisley C
last update Last Updated: 2025-06-21 23:58:03

KIERAN

“I want a breakdown,” I said coldly as I stood in the middle of the hall, my voice echoing off the stone walls as the firelight crackled nearby. The men gathered before me stiffened, straightening like obedient dogs.

“Everything that happened during the ball. Leave nothing out. I want names, gestures, words, everything.”

Gareth stepped forward, his eyes lowered but voice steady. “Alpha, there were no open signs of hostility. Lucien was civil throughout. He danced, he exchanged pleasantries, even raised a toast at one point.”

I turned to him sharply, my jaw tightening. “So? And I’m supposed to take that as proof of loyalty?”

“No, Alpha—” he began, but I didn’t let him finish.

“He’s a snake, Gareth. You hear me? A snake doesn’t hiss until it’s about to strike. I don’t care how many toasts he raised or how many fake smiles he wore—Lucien is an enemy. He was one before and he’ll remain one till I’m buried six feet under. I want eyes on him, every single second. Every movement he ma
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