ALEXANDER Kyle didn’t hesitate. “I’m very sure,” he said. There was no uncertainty in his voice. No room for doubt. “And you can come see for yourself, Alpha.” That was enough. I didn’t say anything else. Didn’t ask another question. I just moved. Turning without warning, I walked past him, already heading in the direction of the council chambers. I heard his steps fall in behind me almost immediately. The Blood Crescent council wasn’t new to this. Sneaky discussions, quiet alignments. Private conversations that never quite made it into official records. I had seen enough of it to know how they operated when they wanted control without confrontation. So no—this part wasn’t surprising. What was… was the boldness. Calling an actual meeting in the council chambers? Knowing I woul

