~LYON~A few minutes before Nyra’s arrival“Lyon, with all due respect, man, are you sure about this?” Kai asked for the millionth time.“I mean, it’s getting dark. I don’t think the princes will fall for this trap anymore. Let’s just proceed with the Lycan King— he is our only leverage.”For the first time since we had assembled in the woods, I met his gaze and grinned.“Relax, Kai,” I said, studying the confusion in his eyes. “Everything is under perfect control.”“But—” he started, then stopped himself. “Okay. I trust you, Lyon. I really do. But what should we do now?”I gently patted his back, the grin on my face stretching wider.“Go and tell the men to stand steady. It’s almost showtime,” I said.He bowed once more before disappearing into the surrounding bushes where my men were positioned.As soon as he walked away, my companion resumed.You are on the right path, it said in its usual distorted voice.I smiled.“It’s all thanks to you,” I murmured, feeling elated.Ever since t
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