Chapter 20 : The Elders Council CAIUS There was only one group who could know the truth about Lira the Elders .
Fifteen ancient wolves who governed our kind , bound by duty , wisdom , and knowledge passed down through centuries .
Their purpose was to oversee the laws of our kind, to ensure the balance between the packs , to keep the legacy of the wolves intact .
They were as old as the very blood that ran through our veins , their existence a cornerstone of our world .
Among them , one stood above the rest .
Elder Aldric .
The oldest and strongest of them all .
His name alone commanded respect .
Every Alpha knew him , feared him , and yet few ever dared to approach him unless they had no other choice .
His age wasnt just a number it was a symbol of his dominance , a marker of the unfathomable depth of his knowledge .
And he didnt share that knowledge lightly .
I hadnt spoken to him in years .
The Elders rarely meddled in the affairs of individual packs unless something drastic occurred .
A rogue Alpha , a threat to the balance , a challenge to their authority .
A crisis .
That was when they intervened .
But this ? This wasnt just some passing issue .
It was a damn crisis .
I stepped into my office , the door clicking shut behind me as I exhaled slowly , grounding myself before diving into the matter at hand .
The air in the room felt thick , heavy with the weight of the unknown .
My mind was racing , but there was only one course of action now .
One place to go to find the truth .
I reached for the enchanted communicator on my desk .
It was a smooth , obsidian stone , etched with ancient runes .
It was more than just a tool it was a direct link to the Elders Council , a bridge between the physical world and the mystic realms where their power resided .
Few had access to it , fewer still used it .

But when the time came , when the stakes were high , it was the only way to reach them .
I pressed my palm against the stone , focusing on the ancient power embedded within it .
The surface was cool at first , but soon it pulsed with warmth beneath my touch , responding to my presence .
Slowly , the stone began to glow faintly , its light weaving through the symbols carved into its surface .
And then , a voice deep , weathered , and powerful filled the room .
Caius Vexmoor .
The voice was unmistakable .
Elder Aldric .
His voice carried the weight of centuries , the authority of the Elders behind every syllable .
A chill ran down my spine , but I didnt flinch .
I had no room for fear right now .
Only answers .
I inclined my head , even though I knew he couldnt see me .
Elder Aldric .
There was a pause , long and heavy .
It felt like the silence itself was testing me , probing for something .
But then , his voice returned , much as it always did calm , yet commanding .
It has been some time .
What matter brings you to me ? 1/3 Chapter 20 , The Elders Council +15 Bonus I took a deep breath , steadying myself .
This wasnt a conversation I wanted to have .
But it was a conversation that needed to happen .
I chose my words carefully , making sure to keep the weight of the situation clear without saying too much .
A werewolf of Alpha blood … nearly twenty two … but without a wolf .
There was silence .
Dead silence .
For a moment , I thought the line had gone dead .

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But then , I heard it .
A sharp intake of breath on the other end .
I could almost hear the wheels turning in Aldrics ancient mind , the sudden shift as the pieces fell into place .
And in that moment , I knew he knew exactly what I was talking about .
You speak of Lira Fenwick of Duskborne Pack , he said , his voice a little softer , as though the name alone carried weight .
I stiffened , my hand tightening around the stone .
How the hell did he know ? Aldric exhaled , the sound carrying the weariness of someone who had seen far too much in his long life .
Of course .
You would not come to me for anything less .
I leaned forward , the stone now a burning presence in my hand .
The tension in my chest spiked , a mix of frustration and desperation rising .
What do you know ? There was a heavy pause so thick it felt like the air itself was holding its breath .
I could hear the faint rustle of movement on the other end , the weight of Aldrics consideration pressing on the line .
Then , his voice returned , quieter , more cryptic than before .
This is not a conversation to be had through stone and shadows , Alpha .
You must come to me .
I felt my chest tighten , the edges of my patience snapping .
I need answers now .
Aldrics response was unyielding , as if the centuries of his life had given him an authority no one dared to challenge .
And you shall have them .
But not here .
My grip on the stone tightened further , and I could feel the burn of frustration building in my gut .
I wasnt going to leave this unanswered .
Not when Liras life , her future , was hanging in the balance .
Where ? I demanded , my voice sharper than I intended .
The Elders Keep .

Come a day before the next full moon .
The line went dead .
I stood there , staring at the smooth surface of the stone in my palm , my pulse pounding in my ears .
My mind raced , trying to piece together what had just happened .
The Elders Keep .
That was where the Elders convened , a place steeped in power , hidden deep within the mountains .
It was a fortress , not just of stone , but of magic .
A place that few ever saw in their lifetime .
A place where the Elders could see what mortals could not where the weight of centuries of knowledge lived .
But what did Aldric know about Lira ? What was so urgent that he couldnt tell me through the stone ? I knew this was more than just her not shifting .
This wasnt some minor anomaly in her bloodline it was something bigger , something that had been 2/3 +15 Bonus Chapter 20 The Elders Council hidden for far too long .
I shoved the stone back onto my desk , the coldness of it now a reminder of just how little I understood .
There was a deep , gnawing sense of dread in my chest .
The Elders had never called for me before .
Not like this .
They rarely got involved in the affairs of individual wolves unless something grave was at stake .
And for them to summon me to the Keep to refuse to speak any further until I arrived meant that whatever was happening with Lira was more dangerous than I had first realized .
I had no choice now .
I had to go to the Elders Keep .
I had to face whatever truth lay there , waiting for me .
And for Lira .
But I knew one thing for certain : whatever it was , it would change everything .
I wasnt ready for that .
But I didnt have a choice .
I grabbed my coat , the weight of the task ahead of me pressing down like a stone , and left my office , the door slamming shut behind me .
Something was very , very wrong .
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