Ellen’s POV
“What are you playing here?” Dan snapped, his eyes wild with fury. To me, though, they looked less like anger and more like a lack of understanding.
“What do you mean?” I asked, outwardly unbothered.
“You know exactly what I mean. Why would you do something like this? Something so costly. And for what?”
“The goal is a worthy one,” I said, trying to steady my voice and persuade him. “The reward will be huge.”
Dan did not look convinced. He planted his feet more firmly, the room shrinking around his distrust.
“That’s not the point. I don’t see anything righteous in throwing lives away as part of some ploy.”
“One or two, at most ten warriors would fall,” I countered, keeping my tone careful. “What is that in return for you finally getting the Alpha seat? Don’t you think it
