Meanwhile, Zander was drowning in a mountain of pack business, a dull throb pounding against his temples. He looked up, his eyes bloodshot with exhaustion."Alpha, you haven't slept in five days."Marcus, his Beta, stood in the doorway of the council chamber, his face etched with concern.For five days, a gnawing wrongness had been clawing at him, fraying the edges of his sanity."The lingering effects of the silver purification... they're draining," he growled, the lie tasting like ash on his tongue.Purifying the silver had taken its toll, yes, but this was different.It felt like a part of his soul had been carved out, leaving a gaping, bleeding wound."By the way, that envelope Miss Ember left for you… have you seen it?" Marcus ventured, treading carefully around her name.Zander's brow furrowed. "What envelope?""She specifically told me to make sure you saw it. I left it on the desk in your study."He waved a dismissive hand and strode out of the council chamber.The moment he pu
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