They exchanged glances, the faintest smirk tugging at one corner of the elder councilor’s mouth. “Because, Commander,” he said, leaning forward, “we have a plan. A way to ensure the pack’s survival… and the kingdom’s stability.”Mæra did not blink. “Go on.”She was annoyed at the fact that they kept stalling and talking in circles when they could just get straight to the point?“You will—” another councilor cut in, She remembered his face from the first day she had been here but she still didn’t know his name. “drug King Theron everyday. Keep him asleep, incapacitated, unable to join battle. He is not ready to lead and will get himself killed. He should remain a figurehead while we, the Council, handle the true responsibilities of command.”Mæra’s jaw clenched imperceptibly, though she made sure that her face betrayed nothing. Her mind raced as she realize that this was their game. They wanted Theron under their thumb, and they hoped to coerce her into becoming the instrument of their
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