Carlisle shook his head, though his expression remained tense. "Not necessarily; it could be someone funding this operation is using the council’s resources—whether they know it or not."
Asher cursed under his breath, running a hand through his hair in frustration. "If the council is involved, or even if someone’s using their resources without their knowledge, this is bigger than I thought. And more dangerous."
Carlisle nodded, his voice tight. "Exactly. We can’t accuse the council without proof. If we do, it’ll be seen as a direct challenge to their authority. And if they are involved... well, we know how ruthless they can be."
Asher exhaled sharply, his mind racing with possibilities and plans.
The structure of power in the werewolf realm was a delicate balance between the Alpha King
