Loain Family II

As the pact was sealed, Aiden leaned back with a sense of satisfaction, masking his relief behind a calm expression. Securing the Loain family's support meant he now had a foothold in Moon City, a foundation to counter the three other noble houses who had fractured the city's stability with their own ambitions.

Lady Lana, still observing him with that calculating look, spoke first. "I assume you already have plans in motion to neutralize the other families?"

Aiden's lips twitched in a slight smile. "The Dunthams have already made the first move in attempting to hide their secret activities, though they're woefully unaware that I know their every route through the city's underground. Tonight, I'll start closing off their paths, one by one."

Lord Edrik raised an eyebrow. "You intend to cut off their supply routes?"