Chapter 5: Eye Candy
Wh– what?! Me!?" Karl was flabbergasted.
Everyone gasped as all eyes turned to Karl.
"Reana! Have you lost your mind?!" Karl blew up as he shot to his feet, pointing his finger at Reana. "Y– you're sending me to my death!"
Beta Ryan pursed his lips as a glint flashed in his eyes. Karl was right; Reana was sending him to go die.
Having Karl follow the delegation was good news for Ryan's plan B. If Karl died, Kael would go all out to make sure he killed Reana. And the pack warriors and the council would retaliate against him, in turn, removing his two greatest obstacles from the picture. Then, Ryan, the beta of the pack would become the next in line for the Alpha position.
Thinking of this, he lowered his head and smiled, already sensing victory in the air. If Reana wouldn't make him the Alpha, then she was better off dead.
Unbeknownst to him, Reana had been watching him and his sneaky reaction didn't go unnoticed. Reana snorted, only if he knew what she had in store for him.
"Ehm, Luna, why are you sending Karl? He has no business ideas and he's not a good warrior either. He would only become a burden to be protected." Elder Collins reasoned. Karl was his nephew and Katherine would be mad if he didn't stand up for Karl.
"When did I say he was going there to fight or give business ideas?" Reana tilted her head and raised a brow. Seeing everyone staring at her in confusion, she propped her head into her palm, her elbows on the table. "Karl has a glib tongue. He was able to convince the Crimson Caravan to trade with us for a little amount. Isn't that wonderful? Karl is blessed with negotiation skills and this is the best time to use it. I'm impressed," she gave an insincere faint smile.