Ryder’s gaze flicked to the map lying on the table. “You said you have vampires loyal to you. How many can you call on?”
Dorian rubbed his chin thoughtfully. “A few dozen, maybe more. They’ll fight if I ask them to, but don’t expect loyalty without reason. Vampires don’t care about prophecies or noble causes. They care about survival. You’ll need to convince them that standing against Wyatt is in their best interest.”
Ryder smirked faintly. “If they help us, they’ll be standing on the right side of history. Wyatt’s reign ends here.”
Dorian chuckled dryly, though the sound lacked humor. “Spoken like a true Alpha. But you’re not just fighting to overthrow a tyrant—you’re fighting to change the course of destiny itself. If you mark her, Ryder, you’re not just tying your life to hers. You’r
