CHAPTER 133: SHADOWS OF DECEPTION

With Dahlia gone, the spell keeping Drakon alive began to weaken. Zack's heart pounded as he watched the Alpha's laboured breathing; each gasp sent chills through his spine. The dimly lit room had some incense burning at the window frame, filling the air. He ran a hand through his hair, glancing at the clock. "She should be back by now," he muttered to himself. The minutes felt like hours as he paced back and forth. A knock on the door broke his thoughts. One of his soldiers, a young werewolf named Dean, entered with a grim expression. "Sir, the council has declared a curfew," Dean reported. "They've also sent soldiers to attack Dahlia on her way back." Zack's eyes widened in alarm. "What? Why wasn't I informed earlier?" "It seems the council wanted to keep it under wraps," Dean replied, shifting uneasily. "They're making decisions that don't align with Drakon's rulership. People are getting scared, Zack." Zack clenched his fists, his mind racing. The council's actions were becomi