Semua Bab Dear Ex Mate, You're Mine to Ruin: Bab 61 - Bab 70

Lillian’s POVI watched Alanna work frantically over Margaret’s still form, administering the antidote and doing everything in her power to save her. But as the minutes ticked by and Margaret remained unresponsive, I felt tears welling up in my eyes.Someone had lost their life because they wanted to get to me. An innocent woman who’d served this pack faithfully for years was lying here dying because she’d been used as a pawn in someone’s twisted game to kill me.“I need to call Dorian,” I said, pulling out my phone with shaking hands. “He needs to come back. This is serious, Aiden. Someone just tried to murder me.”“Agreed,” Aiden said grimly. “Alpha needs to know what’s happening.”I dialed Dorian’s number, pressing the phone to my ear while my heart hammered in my chest. But instead of ringing, I got an automated message: “The number you are trying to reach is currently unavailable.”I tried again. Same message.“His line is busy,” I said, feeling panic rising. “I can’t get through

Dorian’s POVI looked at Marcus more carefully, trying to read what he wasn’t saying outright. His carefully chosen words and the tension in his posture told me there was more going on beneath than just friendly advice.“That sounds less like advice and more like a threat,” I said, crossing my arms. “Is there a plot to take down my pack that you’re not telling me about?”Marcus’s expression remained neutral, but I saw something shift in his eyes, a flash of concern mixed with calculation. “Not exactly a plot in the traditional sense, but there are discussions happening. Alliances being considered among certain Alphas who feel threatened by Fangshade’s rapid rise to power.”“Alliances against me?” I asked directly, needing him to spell it out.“Against Fangshade’s dominance, yes,” Marcus confirmed, glancing around to make sure no one else was within earshot of our conversation. “Look, Dorian, everyone here is intrigued by Aaron Moonstone’s spectacular downfall. More specifically, they’

Lillian’s POVI tried to act strong in front of Celeste, in front of Alanna and Aiden, in front of the guards who watched my door and the staff who served my meals. I tried to project confidence and calm, to show that I wasn’t intimidated by anonymous threats or poisoning attempts or shadows in hallways.But the truth was, I was scared. Terrified, actually.Someone wanted me dead badly enough to kill an innocent woman in the attempt. Someone had resources and access and determination, and despite all our efforts, we still had no idea who they were or when they’d strike again. And I was beginning to fear that soon, whoever was after me was going to win.I waited for Dorian all day, pacing between my room and Celeste’s, checking my phone obsessively for any update. Aiden had assured me that Dorian was on his way back, that he’d left the Alpha council meetings early and was driving home as fast as safely possible. But as the afternoon stretched into evening and evening faded into night,

Dorian’s POVI sat in my throne room, the high-backed chair feeling heavier than usual as I waited for the elders to arrive for the urgent meeting I’d called. Despite my exhaustion from the day’s events, this couldn’t wait. The pack needed to know what we were facing, and the elders needed to understand the gravity of the situation.Some elders arrived quickly, entering the chamber with concerned expressions and taking their seats around the long council table. Others trickled in more slowly, clearly annoyed at being summoned in the middle of the night. But within twenty minutes, all twelve were present, their attention focused on me as I sat forward in my throne.“Thank you for coming on such short notice,” I began, my voice carrying the weight of Alpha authority. “I’ve called this emergency meeting because our pack is facing imminent threats that require immediate action and unity.”The elders exchanged glances, some looking genuinely concerned while others, particularly Elder Carte

Lillian’s POVI was in my room checking on Celeste when I heard a roar so loud and filled with such raw Alpha power that it shook the walls of the pack house. The sound made every instinct I had scream danger, made my wolf cower and submit even though I was nowhere near the source.That was Dorian’s voice. And he was furious.I quickly tucked Celeste back into bed, reassuring her that everything was fine even though my hands were shaking. “Stay here, baby. Mommy needs to check on something.”“Is Dorian mad?” she asked, her eyes wide with concern.“He’s just having a difficult conversation with the elders,” I said, kissing her forehead. “Nothing for you to worry about. Go back to sleep.”I slipped out of her room and moved quietly down the hallway toward the council chambers, needing to know what had caused Dorian to lose control like that. I’d never heard him use that level of Alpha command before, never heard such rage in his voice.But before I could reach the meeting room, I saw A