Carmen nodded, slipping away into the shadows, leaving
Olivia alone with her thoughts. The urgency of the situation fueled her, her
mind working through the layers of her next move. Rachel was making a play for
Antonio's heart and the pack's loyalty, but Olivia was going to beat her at her
own game.
The next evening, as Olivia prepared for the council meeting
where Antonio was expected to announce his trip, she made sure everything was
meticulously arranged. The seating, the agenda, even the lighting, all
carefully calibrated to put Antonio and Rachel under pressure. Olivia had a
plan, and tonight, she was going to put it into action.
The council chamber was silent as the elders reconvened
after the meeting with Alpha Grant. Tension hung thick in the air, the
atmosphere charged with unspoken judgments and simmering resentment. Antonio