A/N: Mature Content ahead. Please proceed only if you are comfortable with it!
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DRYSTAN
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"Alpha, the Third Elder has received his punishment and has been sent to recuperate," the First Elder reports.
"But it's unfortunate we cannot track down that traitor Vale," the Second Elder snaps. "He likely fled knowing his crimes were about to be exposed."
I sit slouched on the throne chair, fingers curling around my wine glass. I down the drink in one gulp, the burn doing little to silence the unrest clawing inside me.
"But it's a fortunate thing that his daughter was dealt with in time. To think that that pack defect actually almost fooled all of us and carved her position beside the Alpha—"
"You are dismissed!" My voice comes out sharper than I want it to be.
The Elders immediately exchange panicked glances, thinking that I don't notice it. Then, they curtsy to me and rush out of my room.