Lycan’s POVThe patrol leader’s answer lingered in the air long after he finished speaking.Around us, the training grounds stayed unusually quiet. Warriors pretended to continue sparring, but their attention kept drifting toward Kaelira.Toward her reaction.She stood still for a moment, arms folded loosely across her chest while evening wind moved through the loose strands of her hair. No panic and no visible suspicion.Just thought.That alone would have shocked Ironfang months ago.Serenya looked openly unconvinced. “The council suddenly remembers manners? That’s comforting.”“It’s tactical,” I said calmly.Kaelira glanced toward me briefly. “I know.”The patrol leader shifted awkwardly. “Should I prepare the hall?”“Yes,” Kaelira replied before I could speak. “Tell them I’ll come.”The warrior nodded quickly and disappeared across the grounds.The second he left, Serenya turned toward her fully.“You’re seriously going?”“That wasn’t a request.”“That’s exactly why I don’t trust
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