The room was filled with tension as my eyes swept over the room of nervous looking council members and Alphas.

It was like they all held their breath as I watched them.

Good. Let them be scared. Let them tremble.

“I believe I have men who are loyal and would stand with me against all odds?” I asked calmly and they all chorused ‘Yes, my King' I couldn't help but chuckle silently.

I knew for a fact that among these men were traitors, those who were ready to stab me in the back the moment I turned but I played along.

“Good, because right now I don't need traitors, because...