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Chapter 53

Author: Marcy writes
last update Last Updated: 2025-12-19 12:04:57

Adrian's POV

The council chamber felt colder than usual.

Six council members sat around the long table. Councilwoman Marsh at the head. Rivers beside her. The others spread out with careful spacing between them.

Ricardo stood near the window. His posture was relaxed but I could see the tension in his shoulders. He knew something was wrong.

Dawson and Lauren flanked me as we entered. Lauren carried a folder thick with documents. Dawson had a tablet with digital evidence.

Marsh looked up when we walked in. "Adrian. We weren't expecting you tonight."

"I requested this emergency session," I said. "There's information the council needs to see. Information that affects the entire pack."

Ricardo turned from the window. "This is highly irregular. Emergency sessions require alpha authorization."

"Or council majority vote. Which I have." I gestured to Marsh. "Councilwoman Marsh agreed this was urgent enough to convene immediately."

Ricardo's jaw tightened. "What's this about?"

"The conspiracy
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