Damian's POV
Aria's voice was tight with worry when she explained the situation:
Lucas detained in Italy, trumped-up charges, the Nightshade Pack pulling strings behind the scenes because their precious alliance got rejected.
"I'll handle it," I told her, my tone leaving no room for argument.
"Damian, I know this is asking a lot—"
"It's not." I cut her off, gentler this time. "Lucas helped you when you had nothing. That makes him Pack in my eyes. I'll take care of this."
The relief in her exhale made my wolf settle slightly, though fury still simmered beneath my skin.
Some European Pack thought they could hold one of my mate's people hostage over a rejected marriage alliance?
They were about to learn exactly how much weight the Alpha King could throw back.
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