Kian’s pov
Rafel and I had planned everything carefully, and we executed it without a single mistake.
The Midwest workers we seized from North Ridge were locked up under strict watch; no doors to slip through and no windows to crawl out of.
By now, their Alpha must have heard the news. Good. Let her come. Everything I’ve learned about Alpha Nyra tells me she won’t rest. She will come for her people, and when she does, I’ll be waiting. My warriors and I are ready. This time, no more losses on my side. The only blood that would be spilled would be hers, to pay for my father’s. Blood for blood is a fair game.
“Kian!”
I spun around. My mother stood in the doorway of the council room. I hadn’t even heard her approach. Worry lined her face.
“What is this talk I’m hearing?” she demanded.“Wh
