Most of the elders in the council chamber looked deeply moved.
After being refuted again and again, the head elder's face turned bright red.
He turned and gave the envoy a meaningful look.
The envoy understood at once and changed his approach.
"Alpha Langford, our Alpha also asked me to relay a message. If you stamp the proposal today, the wedding will proceed in three days. The betrothal gifts will remain yours, and bloodshed at the border can be avoided. Otherwise..."
His smile vanished, and his gaze darkened.
"Our 300 warriors will level your border by tomorrow..."
Before he could finish, a short blade was pressed against the carotid artery in his neck.
"Hm? Level what? Why did you stop? I'm listening."
I tilted my head.
The blade sank another fraction into his flesh, and a be
