“The Hales are wealthy. Viktor may want more than their taxes. He could take everything.”
“He would not want to lead a lesser pack,” Kael argued.
“He does not have to become Silverlake’s Alpha himself. He can destroy Darius and appoint his Beta or Gamma to rule for him. It is permitted.”
Worry entered Kael’s scent. He had not considered that possibility.
“Viktor also knows we are close to Darius and Nolan,” I added. “He might use them as bait to find you.”
“I doubt he made that connection.”
I stared at my mate in disbelief.
“Have you forgotten Bianca knows Darius supports you?” I demanded. “What stops her from telling her father? And what stops Alpha Moreau from telling Viktor?”
Kael became still. He had not considered that either. Viktor and Moreau were already on the same side wh
