Chapter 56

Vain.

Lilith’s POV

The next morning, Magnus summoned me to his study. He didn’t smile. He just gestured for me to sit, then he leaned forward, resting his elbows on the desk like a man about to make a deal with the devil.

“There’s a pack,” he began, with his dangerously low voice. “Blackwood.”

I nodded, recognising the name instantly. Blackwood was a respected and powerful pack. I had tried going there to see if they’d take me in, but other rogues told me they were unapproachable.

“I want their Alpha gone,” Magnus said.

My brows furrowed. “Why?”

Before I could process the question fully, his hand shot out across the desk and wrapped around my throat. I froze, my heart skipping.

“It’s not your business to know why,” he growled, squeezing just enough to make my breath catch. “You follow my orders. That’s the deal.”

I nodded quickly. “Okay—okay. I’m sorry.”

He let go and sat back like nothing had happened. “You’re going