The Mystical Attraction of Alpha

Chapter 246

Chapter 246 – Kieran Shares Something Unexpected

Ella

Dinner is a tense affair. I wish I could say it’s clear whether or not our efforts with this summit are paying off, but all of these Alphas play their cards so close to their chests – well, all except Kieran. The Storm Forest Alpha spends the evening glaring at everyone around him, even his own men.

I’m beginning to think that there isn’t any way for us to win him over and that we should focus our attention elsewhere – on the Alpha’s we can form alliances with. Still, I understand that excluding him might make his animosity towards our cause even greater.

Audible Gift Memberships I ponder my conversation with Sinclair, wondering if Kieran is actively betraying us. Has he told Damon that my mate still lives? Is he planning on helping him attempt another assassination?

I don’t believe he cares about people beyond his pack or perhaps beyond Vanara, but I didn’t believe he was stupid. It’s one thing to refuse to join forces with us, and another entirely to make a suicide pact with a madman – for that’s surely what joining Damon would mean.

Of course, I’ve been wrong before. Sinclair believes he’s hiding something, and I have to admit the Alpha’s behavior is suspect. So my only mission tonight is to persuade Kieran to come clean, and I know exactly how I’m going to do it.

I start with simple observation, knowing just how uncomfortable persistent and unwanted attention can be to one with a guilty conscience. I don’t hide the fact that I’m watching him. Every time Kieran looks up and finds my eyes on him, I stare with the same expression I’ve always used for misbehaving children. It’s not threatening or cold, rather deliberate and dismayed. It says: I know what you’ve done and I’m already disappointed, don’t make things worse by lying to me.

which isn’t difficult when all the delegates want to debrief about their excursion today. “It was absolutely sickening.” The Black Alder is saying next to me. “I’ve never seen so many people in so much

sadly. “It’s the worst kind of betrayal. What kind of Alpha could possibly stomach harming so many shifters, let alone

only shifters!” The Silver Dawn Alpha pipes up. “The

is news to me, though my pain and outrage over the details they share are completely genuine. “You see, this is why we have to stop thinking about

that we only care for our own kind – they will see us prosper while they languish, and they will hate us for it.” I scan the faces

wants to. He does it because his power is a grave responsibility – he has the strength to spare, so he’s obligated to lend it to those in need. This is the

power and strength that all those beings fleeing the war, and everyone who remains trapped under Damon’s thumb, lack.” Sinclair has one arm slung over the back of my chair, and his fingers trace circles on my upper

off, sounding forlorn. “Well I just can’t find any honor in that.” I return my full focus to my true target, pleased to see

red while I make my speech, surges up from the table. “Fine damn you!” He bursts, throwing down his napkin. His movement is so abrupt that his chair falls back and clatters against the marble floor, adding violent emphasis to his outburst.. A hush falls over the room, and I’m infinitely pleased this is a private dinner rather than

keeping my posture relaxed. “It’s okay.” I soothe, trying to gentle his worth. “I’d like

and indignance pouring off of him in waves. “Ohh you’re too clever for your own good, you know

been told.” I

almost half a minute, and the quiet drags on interminably. Eventually Kieran seems to find the right words, “Yesterday I returned to my rooms to find an anonymous electronic message waiting, including a video link and a note advising me to follow it if I cared

in frustration. “I didn’t announce this for precisely this reason. You’re all already preparing to

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