Adrish's loyalty was unshakeable-bound to Vikron, not to districts, not to politics.
Vikron had found him broken-banished by his pack after a false accusation from his ex-wife, stripped of everything.
Vikron had taken him in, given him purpose, influence. He'd dragged him into circles of wealth and politics, molded him until eventually the powerblocks themselves invited him in.
But Vikron had placed him there for a reason. All of it had been tactical.
"You shouldn't be seen here, you know," Adrish muttered, glancing around warily.
He knew the powerblocks had eyes everywhere.
"I needed to speak with you in person," Vikron replied, gaze fixed ahead, focused on nothing and everything at once.
Adrish turned fully to him. "What's troubling you this time?"
Vikron didn't answer immediatel
