Jessica’s POV
Zane’s expression darkened while I felt a jolt of worry.
“He’s trying to turn them against the crown,” I sharply said in realisation.
Fred nodded his head. “Seems like it. But here’s the kicker. He’s always buying favors from lower-ranked pack members.”
“What do you mean?” I asked, intrigued.
Shrugging his shoulders, he explained with furrowed brows, “I’ve seen him a couple of times in the trading markets, and he’d usually build rapport with the lower-ranked members, which I don’t understand. I mean, you don’t build connections that fast unless you’re planning something.”
That’s right. Connections were usually just built through higher rank members because they had the power. If he’s buying favors with lower-rank too, he wanted to get things done faster.
Exhaling sharp
