âYes, heâd secure those crucial medicinal resources, essentially holding the Thorn Edge Packâs fate in his hands.
Once he wields that as leverage, those affected by the poison would have no choice but to obey him.
â
Ivy asked, âBut this is a betrayal.
A person with courage wouldnât just obey, right?â
I grinned, a hint of regret in my expression.
âIvy, youâre too trusting.
Remember, if we didnât locate the source of the poisonous fog in the forest, it would torment the Thorn Edge Pack for generations.
Thatâs why so many people are willing to bow to Luis if he holds the remedy.
Sooner or later, heâll wrest the Alpha status away from Caleb.
Otherwise, why would he take such a monumental risk?â
Ivy was aghast.
âThis is awfully conniving.
Werewolves can be such dreadful creatures!â
I smiled and said, âFortunately, I managed to save everyone, and Luisâ scheme was uncovered so he wouldnât succeed that early, easily.
â
Ivy breathed a sigh of relief.
âSo everythingâs going to be all right now, isnât it?â
I shook my head, causing Ivyâs concern to resurface.
âIâm not certain.
Even though this plan didnât pan out, it drew a lot of attention and gave Luis some breathing room.
â
âWhat? That wonâtâ¦â
Boom! A sharp noise cut through the air as the former Alpha, his demeanor stern, pounded the table in the meeting room.
The commotion of the elders hushed instantly.
While I was in the midst of a conversation with Ivy, I couldnât help but sense that the former Alpha had something pressing on his mind.
His countenance grew colder by the moment.
It was evident he grasped Luisâ intentions.
At that juncture, it became crystal clear that Luisâ appearance in Roz Town was only about drug control, a means to manipulate the Thorn Edge Pack through fear.
Without delay, the former Alpha ordered, âNo need for further words.
Caleb, handle this matter!â
The shadowed figures in the room exchanged confused glances, struggling to fathom the unfolding situation.
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Offering no explanation, Caleb issued a grave command.
âCarlos, detain every member of the Barton family within the Thorn Edge Pack and seize their assets.
â
âUnderstood,â Carlos replied, turning to leave.
But before he departed, a question lingered in his mind.
âCaleb, should we not dispatch our forces to Roz Town as well?â
Caleb stole a quick glance at him before getting to the point.
âIf we send our troops over there all bold and conspicuous, the Xeric Pack might misinterpret our intentions, thinking weâre gearing up for an attack.
That could escalate tensions between the two packs.
â
Only then did Carlos grasp the situation, his concern etched across his face.
âCan the folks in Roz Town handle Luis? Two batches of residents have already come here, and the young, strong ones alone may not suffice.
Iâm afraidâ¦â
I couldnât help but chuckle.
âCarlos, donât fret.
The Xeric Pack has already dispatched support.
â
âSupport from the Xeric Pack? Who?â Carlos was baffled.
Suddenly, a memory seemed to dawn on him.
He cast his gaze around, astonishment in his voice as he asked, âDebra, wasnât Zoe always by your side? Where is she now?â