Lucian’s POV
Jason and Rafe stood in front of Roman to block Kaizan’s view of Eira, while Kael and I stood facing him.
The shameless bastard smirked and indeed stood there unaffected. Not sure where that smugness came from.
"Wasn’t the warning inside the council hall enough to put your mind in place?" Kael’s voice was edged with threat. "If not, I won’t hesitate to refresh your memory of what it felt like to be crushed under my aura—like an insect beneath my boot."
But Kaizan’s grin did not falter. "Alpha Kael," he drawled, "I came here to offer a peace deal, and you bare your fangs at me already. Will it really harm you to be calm for once—and hear what I have to say?"
"You won’t get any bitch from our pack. Search for one somewhere else," I told him this time.
Kaizan’s smile widened, dark amusement glinting in his eyes. "Hmm. I was about to offer you something good in exchange for that bitch my brother fucked. How about some secrets sharing?" he leaned closer, his voice like a pretentious whispers." I might let you know some inside information of what’s going against your pack and your she-wolf. All you have to do is hand that bitch over to me, who’s nothing but a traitor to your pack."
I finally decided to ask. "Why are you so obsessed with her? Is she your mate by chance, or what?"
Kaizan’s laughter rang out, mocking, cruel. "What a wild imagination you have. But, all you need to know is that I want that bitch. At any cost." His head tilted, tried to pierce past Jason and Rafe to look at Eira. His smirk grew sharper, colder, as he said, "Or you might truly lose this one for sure."
"Kaizan, last fucking warning." I stepped forward, closing the distance between us until we stood face to face. My voice was cold and final. "It’d be smarter not to fuck with us—or you’ll end up like Patric. And mind your filthy tongue. She’s our mate now."
"And I am not interested in her," Kaizan said loud and clear, facing me closely. "Moreover, brunets are not my type. I prefer blonds, so you can keep this one for yourself. I am giving you a week’s time to hand me over the bitch I want."
Only if the bastard knew the bitch he was talking about was standing just a few steps away from him.
"You can dream on. Now fuck off," I snapped.
Just then, a sleek black car rolled up and halted at a distance. Its door opened, and a tall figure stepped out, draped in dark clothes. His gaze locked on us instantly, sharp and scrutinizing. Even across the distance, I felt the weight of his eyes.
"Another dog came sniffing your pureblood," Kaizan’s lips curved into an amused smirk. "And this one is not an ordinary dog."
The newcomer was the Alpha of the RavenClaw pack—top tier, like Kael. The air shifted at once, heavy with Kael’s hostility as his stare burned into the man.
"We should leave," I said, not willing to keep Eira here for long.
Jason put his hand on Kael’s shoulder. "Let’s go."
Kael hummed, his gaze never leaving that newcomer.
First, we made Roman sit in the car, and then we climbed in.
"Remember my offer," Kaizan’s voice was heard as we left.
Through the rearview mirror, I caught sight of him and the RavenClaw Alpha walking toward each other. What they intended to conspire, I couldn’t guess. But one thing was certain—we needed to be more careful about Eira’s safety.
The ride back to the estate was tense and silent. Roman held Eira in his lap the entire way, her unconscious form curled against his chest. He had not spoken a single word since he announced her as our mate before the council.
"She’s only unconscious because of the marking," I said, trying to ease the shadow in his eyes. "It’s natural. She’ll wake soon, and we’ll show her to Liam."
Roman only gave a faint hum in response, his gaze never leaving her face.
What’s wrong with this guy?
We reached home. By that time, the workers had fixed all the rooms inside the house.Roman, still silent, carried Eira to his own room.
We four looked at each other, wondering what upset him. Kael signaled me to go after him, and I did.

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