Chapter 220


    AARON


    Leah is immediately infuriated when I tell her my suspicions


    about Tobin.


    This only confirms my belief that Tobin is the Councilmember


    who is out to get me.


    What other possible reason could he have in Leah, besides her usefulness as a tool against me?


    “But why?” Leah questions, which is something I’ve asked myself a million times.


    I can only shrug in response. “Tobin is driven by his wolf more than any other member of the Council.


    Maybe he simply thinks because of the power I now hold, I’m a threat to him, or any other member of


    the Council, if I decided I wanted a seat. He simply wants to eliminate someone he sees as a true


    rival.”


    “That makes sense,” Leah replies with a nod. “Maybe I can find out something about his ns when I


    go to meet him.”


    At these calm, yet determined words, my inner wolf growls protectively.


    “Leah, you are not going to meet Tobin.”


    It should go without saying. The risk is too high, and I refuse to let my mate and the woman I love walk


    into certain danger.


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    However, Leah’s eyes narrow as she stares at me with a mulish


    expression.


    “This is a chance to turn the tables on Tobin and maybe get some information that could actually help


    us. If Tobin is the one who’s been trying to ki ll you, then maybe he’s also the one who orchestrated the


    attack that k illed our son. I also think he knows more about the Al tech than he’s letting on. Besides, if


    we know it’s a trap, then it’s not really a trap any longer, is it?”


    Damn my intelligent mate.


    I can’t argue with any of what she’s just said.


    Plus, she obviously knows how to word things in a way that will motivate me to do something about it.


    “Do you even have a n?” I ask her instead of answering her question. “Or you’re simply operating on


    stubborn determination?”


    At this, Leah smiles. But it’s a sly smile that tells me she’s about to attempt bending me to her will.


    I can’t deny my willingness-mostly driven by my wolf wanting to please his mate-to give her whatever


    she wants.


    “Not yet,” she answers. “But obviously I’m not going alone like Tobin says. We’re a team, Aaron. In this


    together. So let’s make our own n. When it’s you and I against the world, then nothing will stand in


    our way.”


    “Very well,” I tell her, and I can see she’s surprised at how easily I agreed in the end.


    It’s mostly because I’m more motivated than ever to see this thing finished once and for all. To


    eliminate any and all threats to my family.


    Last night, I was given a glimpse of what my life could look like with Leah if not for the peril hanging


    over us, threatening to crush anything good left in our lives at any moment.


    I want more nights likest night.


    I want our entire life to be happy and carefree, the way Leah and Ethan deserve.


    And I know Leah is more than capable of standing in this fight with me as an equal.


    It’s part of why she’s my mate, after all.


    So we start nning, eventually calling in James to consult with him about how to utilize our men


    effectively.


    It’s going to look like Leah is going to the meeting alone, just


    like Tobin instructed.


    But in reality, myself and a contingent of Rathborn and Roberts wolves will be waiting in the wings to


    protect her and take down Tobin the second he tries anything.


    Once the n is fully fleshed out, and everyone know the part they’re going to y, James leaves


    again, and then I hold my. hand out to Leah.


    We’ve got some time before we have to leave for the address Tobin provided somewhere in the city,


    and I know the perfect way to spend that time.


    Leah se nds me a questioning look as she trustingly ces her hand in mine.


    “Where are we going?” she asks, a smile chasing over her beautiful features.


    “Shift with me. Let’s run together.