Mara

"Exactly, as planned!" I smiled, "no, Even better." I laughed dangerously.

Everything is aligning in my favor. With Alpha Lucas firmly under in my palm, none remained with influence to oppose my machinations.

The pack spun leaderless, awaiting my steady hand to steer them along destined course. But first the remaining thorns must be pruned away quietly.

Keegan yet posed threat caged but unbroken, his loyalty to Lucas and Heather leaving a loose thread to unravel my web. His insinuations eroded my position however skillfully deflected outward.

"I won't let you kill him just now," I smiled.

"I'll have to complete my powers yet." I added

The cur knew...