Crowned by Fate (Skye) novel Chapter 209

Chapter 209

Skye’s POV

I watched as Adrian’s eyes narrowed slightly, his jaw tensing as he studied Xavier. The tension in the room was thick enough to cut with a knife.

So what exactly do you want from m

Adrian asked, his voice calm but direct. His fingers gripped the edge of his

blanket, the only visible sign of his unca

Xavier took a seat in the chair beside Adrian’s bed, crossing his legs casually as if we were having a normal conversation over coffee. His perfectly pressed suit didn’t have a single wrinkle.

“I need allies, Xavier replied simply, his

never leaving Adrian’s face.

Adrian let out a short laugh. “Aren’t we allies already? I just pledged my support to you as the next Alpha King.”

I glanced at Ryder, who had stopped eating completely,

were filled with confusion. We had always seen Xavier. s fork suspended midair as he watched the exchange. Lydia’s eyes

sa carefree playboy, easygoing with no significant ambition. But

now, he radiated powerful ambition and an intimidating presence.

“Not just ordinary allies,” Xavier clarified, leaning forward slightly, “I need people I can trust completely.”

We all remained silent, waiting for him to elaborate. Xavier didn’t continue immediately, instead shifting his attention to

scan each of our faces, as if measuring our reactions.

“Let me ask you something,” Xavier said, turning toward Adrian. “Why did you want to become Alpha King? Power?

Wealth? Fame?”

Adrian opened his mouth to respond, but Xavier cut him off with a wave of his hand.

“I’ve done my research,” he continued. “Initially, you didn’t even register for the Alpha King election. You only entered after your former Beta, Nadia, was killed.”

My breath caught in my throat. How did he know that? Nadia’s death was still a painful subject for all of us, especially Adrian. I watched as Adrian’s expression darkened further, his amber eyes turning cold.

“You’ve been investigating us?” Adrian’s voice was dangerously quiet. “Since when have you been keeping tabs on my

pack?”

It was exactly what I was wondering. All candidates would research their opponents, but not to this level of detail. The Oasisborn Pack was small and located in a remote desert area. Before we entered the election, we weren’t significant enough to warrant this kind of attention.

Xavier held up his hands in a placating gesture. “I assure you, I wasn’t trying to invade your privacy. But yes, I did have my people look into Nadia’s death.” His voice softened slightly. “She was brutally tortured before she died. That’s not just a territorial dispute gone wrong.”

Adrian’s knuckles turned white as he gripped the blanket tighter. I could see the muscle in his jaw working as he fought to

control his emotions.”

“I think this is none of your business,” Adrian said coldly. “You should focus on your own pack’s affairs.”

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Chapter 209

Xavier held Adrian’s gaze steadily. I belleve, he continued, his voice measured, that with proper legal assistance te Gravestone Pack wouldn’t have dared to touch your territory or your people. Their attack was illegal tinder woll Jaw bu there was no enforcement because Alpha King Thomas simply doesn’t care about small western packs like yours. He no value in them.

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