Chapter 144: Mind Approval

Celine “Where have you been?” her mother demanded, her voice cold and imperious. Celine straightened her shoulders, meeting her mother’s gaze with as much confidence as she could muster. “I’ve been working on something that will ensure our victory,” she replied. “You’ll hear news from Blackthorn soon. We have nothing to worry about.” “Why Blackthorn? Don’t we have more packs that we need to destroy? Why are you so fixated on them?” Celine sucked in a sharp breath and then exhaled. “Because they have the largest land mass. They have gold in their plains, iron in their mountains. They’re open to the seas, their spices, their food, their cultures—everything is diverse and beautiful. Anyone would think they were destined to thrive simply because of the fertile land they have in some areas.” “Do you want that?” her mother asked. “Do you know what it means to own all of that at some point?” Celine replied. “I will give it to you, Mother. I’m sorry, High Sceptre,” she corrected herself