Alpha Kael’s POVThe grand hall still smelled of tension when I gave the order.“Lock them here,” I said coldly, nodding toward the Council members.A ripple of protest immediately rose behind me.“You are making a grave mistake, Alpha Kael" Magnus said.“You will regret interfering with Council authority" Selena added. “You are being manipulated—”“Enough,” I snapped.The word cut through the air like a blade and silence fell instantly.I didn’t look back at them as I continued issuing orders.“Double the guards at every exit. No one leaves this hall until I return.”“Yes, Alpha,” several guards responded immediately.Rio leaned slightly toward me as we stepped away from the center of the hall.“You’re actually going after her,” he said, voice half amused, half curious.I didn’t slow my steps.“I’m retrieving stolen property" I replied. Rio smirked faintly.“That’s what you’re calling it.”I stopped walking abruptly.The air around me dropped several degrees and Rio raised his hand
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