Then Lhars, being Lhars, had to up the stakes. "I anticipate you do not design to project the different Alphas?"
Tryson frowned and shook his head. "Not for power. I'll beat them if I have to, to get Diane safe. But as soon as I get the mating out of the way, they may get no bother from me unless they carry it. I'm thinking about what you stated about Lina now not expecting me to climb so quickly. Is it better to attempt and take him earlier than the ritual? Simply due to the fact he might not expect it? Skhal?"
Skhal shifted his weight, his face thoughtful. "Strategically, yes. But the solitude is a critical section of the ritual and I can not see how you could take it if you'll just taken Alpha of All. It would be a ways better to set up one, then the other. Take your mate, Tryson .
