Chapter 158: Expected Visit
Ryder’s expression remained calm, but his mind was racing. He couldn’t reveal his true identity, not yet. "I’ve heard stories," he said finally, his voice measured. "Stories about Alpha Snow’s power and influence. It’s clear that he’s a force to be reckoned with."
Reana’s eyes searched his face, as if trying to gauge the truth behind his words. Ryder held her gaze, his expression neutral. After a moment, she nodded, seemingly satisfied. "You’re right," she said. "If we can secure the Dark Snow Pack’s vote, it would give us a significant advantage."
Ryder’s smile widened, relief washing over him. He had dodged a bullet, for now.
Now that Reana had planned things out, the heavy feeling in her heart subsided. She only hoped that Alpha Snow wouldn’t be so petty and come for them, for using his name without permission... And if by chance he did, what would she do?
Reana bit her lip softly, then she glanced at Ryder. He was staring down at her with a knowing smile. Her heart skipped a beat. Why was he being so creepy?
Clearing her throat, she began. "Ryder, if by chance, Alpha Snow gets a whiff of us using his name in the council of Alphas, and he brings a fight to my pack, what would we do?" Reana’s voice was laced with a hint of concern, and Ryder’s smile only grew wider.
"Don’t worry about that," he said, his voice low and reassuring. "I’ve got everything under control."
She raised a brow. "What?"
Ryder’s smile faltered for a moment, and he leaned in closer to her. "Let’s just say that I have a certain... understanding of Alpha Snow," he whispered, his breath tickling her ear. "He wouldn’t hear of it. He didn’t care for such trivial matters."
Reana thought of that, he was right. Ever since she took the mantle of leadership, she’d attended the Alpha council twice, and each of those times, the representatives that were sent from the Dark Snow Pack were omegas. She was surprised that no one objected. Only later she realized that it has been the norm.
Speaking of strength, Reana glanced up at Ryder. "If you and Alpha Snow were to fight, who would come out Victorious?"