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Evelyn didn’t say anything. Leila looked between us, then back at me, her voice cracking. “But Orion would never do that. He’s not Lucien. He promised me.” I laughed, it was short, bitter. “You’re naïve. Promises from Alphas like Orion and Lucien?” I shook my head. “They mean nothing, Leila. Nothing. They say what they need to say to get what they want. And when it’s no longer convenient—” I blinked then I continued. “They leave, they always leave.”

’ “She's smarter than you think.” ‘If she was,’ she said, rising to her feet and wrapping a towel around herself, ‘She wouldn’t be here.’ Karl, the messenger, walked in. The urgency to his stride had me on my feet. “It’s a letter for the Alpha,” he announced passing the carton color envelope to me, “It’s from The Council.” I nodded, “I’ll get it to him. Thank you.”

I rolled my eyes, hugging Kaiden’s pillow close to my chest. “Aww,” Layla took a seat on the edge of the king-sized bed. “You miss him.” “I really do. It’s been weeks and I can't wait for him to return.” I heaved a sigh. “You don't have to worry, Your Highness,” Layla reached out for my hand and gave it a pat. “Alpha Kaiden is the most powerful wolf in the kingdom. The WhiteMoon pack has nothing against his army. He’ll defeat them and emerge victorious. Just like he always does.”

I said, smiling at him. I stood to address the room. “Once we have finished reviewing the contract I’d like to request that all betas and advisors are removed and sent to their respective wings while we sign and seal the contract. That is all.” I finished while placing both my hands on the table as I looked around the room. “Alpha Congregation Act. You want to enact that ancient rule because?” Clinton asked. “I don’t need to have a reason for it, Clinton. It's stated in the rule book. Although I could come up with a few. However I won’t tire you with my thoughts.” I said as I took my seat.

“No pressure, then.” Corvin arched a brow. “You’re already under it. You just keep pretending you’re not.” Silence stretched between us, heavy with things I didn’t want named. “What happens,” I asked finally, “if the Alpha rejects the bond?” Corvin didn’t answer right away. He stared into his mug, jaw tightening. “Then the fire looks elsewhere,” he said. “And gods help anyone standing in its path.” My wolf snarled uneasily. I stood, heart pounding. “You’re saying she’s dangerous.”

I pointed to his blank space, “You can read through if you wish. It contains my promise to you and your end of the bargain.” He didn't even think twice, quickly skimming through the contract, he signed it. A solid smile blossomed on his face. I didn't return it but I acknowledged him. As we drove away and unto our next stop, I couldn't help but shake my head a little. It was so easy to tackle this Alpha's. All I needed was to tailor a deal to their greed. Just like a child to candy. “I already signed a petition against you, I can't take it back.” The old Alpha retorted, folding his hands defensely against his chest and his face thrown away.

The child—small, silent, eyes too wide—clung to Kai’s side like the only solid thing left in the world. The lean Beta stepped forward from the line of consortium wolves. His coat was marked with the same iron-ridge seal Vael had worn, but the cloth was cleaner, the weapons newer. Nets hung coiled at three different points along the formation. Glass vials of suppressant glinted at belts. No one had drawn steel yet. They didn’t need to. “Alpha Blackthorn is dying,” the Beta said, voice almost mild. “The contract does not require him alive. It only requires the Omega. Deliver him and the rest of you walk. Refuse and we take him from the corpse.”

Someone who would stand beside me in every pack meeting and every cold formal dinner until Elias came back from wherever he had disappeared to. Two years. That was the longest I was willing to wait. If Elias returned before then, the contract ended. If he did not, I would reassess. Until that day, I needed a body in the empty space beside me so the other Alphas would stop circling like vultures. “The Beta has agreed,” the lawyer said carefully. “He requires full payment upfront. Half on signing, half after the first public appearance as your partner.” I nodded once. “Bring him in.”

“What do you mean you’re withdrawing?” Alpha Ryan’s voice rose sharply as he shot up from his chair, the phone clenched so tightly in his hand that his knuckles turned white. “We’ve already channeled a significant amount of resources into this project. You can’t just back out halfway and expect us to cover everything.” On the other end, Carl let out a soft, almost amused chuckle, completely unbothered by the Alpha’s fury. “Your understanding seems… selective, Alpha Ryan. The Lycan Kingdom never signed any binding contract with you.”

When the message screen popped up, after what took longer than I like, I typed Sboy a message. DesmondWolf88: Hello, I saw your message in chat and wanted to message you here. If you wouldn’t mind, I would like to ask you a few questions. While your question is odd, I think I can help. To answer your question though, technically, no there isn’t a way to request a transfer without the approval of the Alpha, however, there are ways around it.