Chapter 90. One Step Ahead

ARDEN

I sat on the far end of the couch, nestled against Cade’s side while Luna Mirage perched gracefully by the window, arms folded. Alpha Nathan sat cross-legged on the floor, his brows furrowed as the news anchor’s voice filled the silence.

“Breaking news,” the woman said. “The Callahan family—True Alpha rulers of the North—have officially withdrawn support for Professor Allen Winters in the upcoming Praetor election next month.”

The broadcast cut to a photo of their family. A voice recording coming from the call Mirage and Nathan had last night was played on screen along with its transcription.

“It is no longer in our best interest to back Mr. Winters’ leadership,” the eldest Callahan said. “We respect the Office of the Praetor, but the North must look after its own integrity.”

I pursed my lips and glanced at Cade, who merely tightened his hold around my hand.

“Let us see what the wolves from the North have to say about this,” the news reporte