44 RESORT CONSTRUCTION SITE

CONRI DOLF'S POV

"What? Lucian growled. I moved to place a hand on his back to calm him down.

"Exactly. "Rex's smirk made Dolf rise in my mind. 

Everest's eyes darted between Lucian and Rex, and I could see that he had realized that he had made a huge mistake. 

In an instant, Lucian's phone buzzed, and he answered on the second ring. "Hi Godmother," He calmly said. I watched him listen in, and then he handed me the phone. 

"Conri, my child" Elder Zaya's voice came over the phone

"Godmother, have you been keeping well? How is your health" I responded while my hand remained glued on Lucian's back. 

"I am a fine child. Let me bring you up to speed about Rex. The Koda council chair forced my hand. And I could not refuse. I suspect it's Alpha Lobo who is pushing for this. For now, you need to manage the process and keep Lucian out of it. " 

"Yes Godmother," I agreed. 

"Thank you, my child, "And she disconnected the call.