Chapter 29

Betrayed by Blood~

The meeting was in full swing, everyone in his circle had gathered, after all, he had called upon the meeting suddenly. Everyone sat tensely, wondering what he was about to say. Cain stood at the crown of the table, his gaze flickering about.

"I've made my decision," Cain said, his voice deep and filled with authority. His gaze swept over all of them before finally landing on Xander. The man stiffened the second he felt Cain's gaze on him.

"Xander," Cain began, his tone void of emotion. "You'll be leaving tomorrow at dawn. The Northern Ridge pack requires our support in their fight against rogues and settlers. You'll lead the effort."

The room froze.

"What?" Xander's usually calm self was over the roof at this. His eyebrows furrowed, and for the first time in a long while, he looked genuinely rattled. "The Northern Ridge?"