Chapter 159

Lucianne’s eyebrows raised at the Duke’s question, and she said, “That really depends on you, Christian. You can come with Xandar and I to Forest Gloom, or you can remain here to guard Annie while we’re gone.”

“Annie?” The Duke’s expression hardened at the mention of his mate.

Lucianne explained when the room fell silent, “I’m being honest with you here, Christian. I don’t know what the rogues have in mind. These…simultaneous attacks on the strongest packs could be a trap for anything. If the Tacticians had done their research, which I’m sure they would have, they’d know that we now have access to Lycan warriors to defend our packs. And they would know that you and Xandar would come with us to fight, just as you two joined us in the Jewel Pack. I don’t know if the declaration of rogue attacks is just to distract us. And I don’t know if, while we’re gone, the rogues would go after Annie and use her as…”

“Bait.” Christian finished with a worried look and he continued