Chapter 305
“You banned me from the hospital,” I said.
One of the braver council members spoke up. “Your cousin didn’t believe it was wise for you to speak with your mother anymore, as she is so confused. You seem to be filling her mind with lies p>
“Is that what Tony told you?” I demanded. “Did it occur to you that he is the liar? That he is the one who has been poisoning my mother with wolfsbane? That he attacked my mate and did the same to her p>
“Those are serious accusations,” said another council member. “ I trust you have proof p>
“The word of my mother and my mate p>
“Your mother is not in a healthy state,” said a third. “And your mate is bound to you. She would say whatever you need her to say. ”
“You could have spoken up for yourself,” said the first who had spoke. “We had a hearing, but you did not attend to defend yourself p>
“I wasn’t told of any hearing,” I said. “Which means you did not inform my Beta either p>
“It was only for the Alpha’s ears,” said another member. “If you had been here, you would have known about it p>
“You are siding with Tony,” I said. “Even though I had run this pack successfully for the past many years, you are going to side with my no–good cousin over me p>
“He has been here,” said another.
No. That couldn’t be all there was. There had to be some kind of corruption here. Tony wouldn’t just swoop in and be more popular. He was a smooth talking conman, but even the council wouldn’t move without the proper grease on their wheels, or money in their hands.
“What did he offer you?” I demanded.
“Crass,” said the leader of the council. “A question like that is unbecoming of an Alpha, and an insult to this council p>
Likely the leader had earned the biggest handout.
“Keep your secrets,” I said. “But I will find out about them. And the pack won’t look kindly on these transgressions p>
“You are grasping at straws,” said the leader. “You know you are losing so you are lashing out at all who are abandoning you. The matter is simple, Julian. If you wanted to lead the pack, you would have
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been here p>
“I’m here now,” I said.
The leader shrugged. “It’s simply too late p>
“I am Alpha p>
“Not for much longer p>
I burst out of the meeting. Before I was two feet down the hall, I had my phone to my ear, a line to Tony ringing.
Tony answered with a laugh. “Been too long, cousin. I’m guessing you aren’t a fan of the changes
I’ve made here p>
“What have you done?” I growled.
“What does it matter? So your council can be bought – so can everyone. What’s the big deal? Get over
it p>
“I could kill you for this,” I said, my voice low and dangerous.
“Yeah? You should try then. That would make me look great on the ratings. In fact, why not give me another good soundbite. Come on, say something like, I’ll rip your throat out p>
“Fuck you p>
“That’s not as creative. Here? Do you need help? Why don’t I set the scene? I’m going to take away your title, your house, and your reputation. Then, what else do you have that I could take? Oh, I know. Your mate. I bet Amber would look good screaming my name p>
My growl grew more dangerous. I knew, in my mind, I shouldn’t make threats. He already admitted that he was likely recording, and he would use it against me.
But I was just too angry. My wolf was ready to pounce through the phone.
I tried to stop myself, but I couldn’t in time, not before I threatened…
“Touch her and I’ll kill you p>
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