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WE STAND A CHANCE

Author: Ray Nhedicta
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Chapter 160

"And the wolfsbane?" I pressed. "Have you figured out how to coat the bullets?"

"Still working on that," Jayce said while his expression turned thoughtful. "The wolfsbane needs to be concentrated enough to be effective but not so concentrated that it loses potency when fired."

"That's a delicate balance," I observed.

"Everything about this is delicate," Jayce agreed. "But we'll figure it out."

"You sound confident," Lucien noted.

"I'm faking confidence until it becomes real," Jayce
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    Chapter 161Nyx"Agreed," Lucien said while gathering his warriors. "Which is why we're spending today drilling combat formations and communication protocols."The training was intense and I pushed myself alongside Silver Crescent wolves while trying to integrate our different fighting styles, while trying to create cohesion from chaos."Your left flank is exposed," I called to one group during a mock battle. "Tighten formation or you'll be overwhelmed."They adjusted and I felt satisfaction at watching them improve, felt hope kindling that maybe we really could pull this off."You're a natural leader," Lucien observed during a break. "My wolves respond to your commands almost as readily as they respond to mine.""I'm just telling them what they need to hear," I said while wiping sweat from my forehead. "Leadership is just organized common sense.""Leadership is knowing when to push and when to encourage," Lucien corrected. "And you have that instinct.""I learned from Alex," I admitt

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    Chapter 160"And the wolfsbane?" I pressed. "Have you figured out how to coat the bullets?""Still working on that," Jayce said while his expression turned thoughtful. "The wolfsbane needs to be concentrated enough to be effective but not so concentrated that it loses potency when fired.""That's a delicate balance," I observed."Everything about this is delicate," Jayce agreed. "But we'll figure it out.""You sound confident," Lucien noted."I'm faking confidence until it becomes real," Jayce said with a grin. "Fake it till you make it, that's my philosophy.""That's terrible philosophy," I said."It's working philosophy," Jayce corrected. "And it's gotten me this far."Despite everything I found myself smiling because Jayce's enthusiasm was infectious, was exactly the energy we needed to push through impossible tasks."Keep working," Lucien said while moving toward the door. "I'll arrange for the testing range and additional materials if you need them.""We need everything," Jayce s

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    Chapter 159Nyx "Yes," I confirmed. "He's alive and seems relatively okay, but I can't communicate complex thoughts, just general emotions and states of being.""That's not enough for coordination," Lucien observed. "We need actual communication to plan joint attacks or defensive strategies.""I know," I said while my mind raced through possibilities. "But I don't know how to strengthen the bond enough for detailed communication.""What about physical proximity?" Lucien suggested. "If we move closer to where Alex is staying, would that strengthen your connection?""Maybe," I said while considering the logistics. "But we don't know exactly where Midnight Mirage territory is, and wandering around looking for them could take days we don't have.""Unless we send scouts," Lucien said while tapping the map. "Wolves who can travel quickly and locate Alex's group without drawing attention.""That could work," I agreed while hope kindled. "If we knew where they were, I could reach through the

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    Chapter 158Nyx"I can provide the helping hands," Lucien said while moving toward the door. "I have pack members with skills who can assist once you show them what to do.""And the wolfsbane?" I asked. "Where do you plan to get enough to coat bullets?""We have stores," Lucien admitted. "My father kept quantities for punishment and control, I've been meaning to destroy it but this seems like better use."The casual mention of Darius using wolfsbane for punishment made my stomach turn because I'd experienced that torture firsthand, but I forced myself to focus on present concerns rather than past trauma."Alright," I conceded while resignation settled over me. "If we're doing this insane plan, we do it properly with safety protocols and careful handling.""Agreed," Lucien said. "I'll gather the wolves with relevant skills and have them meet Jayce in the workshop within the hour.""I should supervise," I said. "Make sure nobody does something stupid and poisons themselves.""You should

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    Chapter 157NyxMorning came too quickly with grey light filtering through unfamiliar windows, and I woke to find Liam and Jayce already awake and restless from a night spent in enemy territory that might become allied ground."Any word from Lucien?" I asked while sitting up and rubbing sleep from my eyes."Nothing yet," Liam reported while pacing near the door. "But there's been movement in the compound, people gathering in what looks like the council hall.""They're deliberating," I concluded while anxiety churned in my stomach. "Deciding whether we're worth the risk.""We're absolutely worth the risk," Jayce said with false confidence. "How could they possibly say no to this face?"He gestured dramatically to himself and I felt a smile tugging at my lips despite the tension."Your charm is overwhelming," I said dryly. "I'm sure that's exactly what will convince them.""Mock all you want," Jayce said. "But charm has gotten me out of plenty of tight spots.""Name one," Liam challenge

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    Chapter 156Nyx"Family loyalty is worth everything," Lucien said firmly. "But so is pack survival, and I have to balance both when making decisions that affect hundreds of lives.""So balance them," I urged. "Figure out how to honor both obligations instead of hiding behind impossible choices.""You make it sound easy," Lucien observed."Nothing about this is easy," I agreed. "But doing the right thing rarely is."Lucien studied me for a long moment and I held his gaze while refusing to show weakness, while projecting confidence that alliance with me wasn't suicide but salvation."I need to consult with my council," Lucien finally said. "Need to discuss this with the wolves who'll be risking their lives if I agree to help you.""How long will that take?" I asked while anxiety churned because every hour of delay was another hour Adrian had to organize."A day," Lucien said. "Maybe two, I can't rush a decision this significant.""I don't have two days," I protested. "Adrian could attac

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