Elijah summoned Axel, his trusted beta, to discuss the growing threat.
"My lord, what are we going to do about the Kaels?" Axel asked.
"Lila will handle the other Kael," Elijah replied. "I want you to focus on my cousin, Kael. Gather intel on his movements and plans."
Axel nodded. "But Alpha, I think he and his pack have overstayed their welcome in Blackwood. We should order them to leave."
Elijah's expression turned cold. "That's exactly what I'll do. I'll call a council meeting tomorrow morning to plan our next move."
Axel hesitated. "My lord, can we trust Aria?"
Elijah's gaze narrowed. "I trust my instincts, and they've never led me astray."
Axel pressed on. "Then we need her services more than ever. We should also investigate the council members."
Elijah nodded thoughtfully. "I agree, but we need her to gather information without arousing suspicion."
Axel suggested, "The same way she did with me."