A spark ignited within me as a plan began to take shape.
After careful consideration, I devised a clever pretext to deliver a meal to my brother precisely during lunch.
My familiarity with everyone at the office building ensured a seamless journey; not a soul dared to stop me.
Thus, without encountering any hindrance, I smoothly navigated my way into my brotherâs office.
âHarlan, I brought you lunch.
â With a smile, I maneuvered my wheelchair to my brotherâs desk, a picture of innocence.
Handing him the lunch box, I spoke with genuine concern.
âHarlan, surely you must be tired after working for so long, arenât you? Itâs brimming with your favorites.
You need to eat something before resuming your tasks.
A full stomach fuels the vigor needed for the work.
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âDanielle, you are too kind.
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Harlanâs face lit up as he accepted the lunch box with eagerness.
Maintaining my facade of cheerfulness, I added with a smile, âYouâre welcome.
Iâll linger in the office while you enjoy your meal.
Once youâve finished, Iâll take the Lunch box home.
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âCertainly!â Harlan offered no resistance, his acquiescence confirming my planâs smooth execution.
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During that interval, I observed as Harlan tended to the matters concerning the Xeric Pack, my keen eyes capturing every detail of his actions and interactions.
My brotherâs trust in our bond unwittingly facilitated my acquisition of the contact information of other Alphas, as he never harbored the thought of avoiding my presence during his dealings.
After discreetly committing the contact numbers to memory, I departed my brotherâs office with the empty lunch box.
Hastening to a secluded corner, shielded from prying eyes, I reached out to the Alphas, faithfully relaying the information I had gleaned with unwavering honesty.
âThe information you received is wrong.
I am Danielle, sister to Harlan.
With my ears, I heard my brother divulge that the witches would mend the rift three days later.
At that time, the Thorn Edge Pack will send soldiers to protect the witches, while the Xeric Pack will deploy troops in support.
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The Alphas met my revelation with suspicion, their inquiries betraying their uncertainty.
âWhy disclose this to us? Are you not Harlanâs sister? What you are doing now is a betrayal of your brother.
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I anticipated this question and replied calmly, âItâs simple.
I care about my brother and donât want him involved with another woman.
If the rift is successfully mended, Zoe and my brother will become mates.
Sheâs supported by the Alpha and Luna of the Thorn Edge Pack.
If I donât intervene now, I wonât stand a chance against her.
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Their response was cautious.
âHow can we be certain that what youâre saying is true? What if this is all deceit, and youâve actually allied with your brother and Caleb against us?â
I smiled and added, âWhile Iâm not deeply involved in such matters, I am acquainted with the political landscape.
Iâve heard that you approached Caleb and Debra previously, urging them to mend the rift.
With the Xeric Pack subdued, the Thorn Edge Pack, now reigning as the strongest, wielded considerable influence, which posed a threat to the safety of neighboring packs.
Therefore, you are motivated to topple the Thorn Edge Pack from their dominant position.
The information Iâve shared presents a prime opportunity for you to shift the balance of power.
Itâs in your best interest to trust its validity rather than dismissing it.
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After a moment of reflection, Isaac, the leader of the Fen Pack, transitioned from initial skepticism to genuine appreciation.
âDanielle, thank you for entrusting us with this crucial information.
Rest assured, we will not disappoint you.
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With a satisfied smile, I added, âWhen you inevitably absorb the Thorn Edge Pack, please do me the favor of killing Zoe.
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âOf course!â Isaac responded without hesitation.
After receiving a reassuring response, I was on the verge of ending the call when Isaac interjected hastily, âBut Danielle, for the plan to be foolproof, we need your cooperation on one crucial matter.
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âWhat do you need?â I inquired with curiosity.
Isaac replied, âWe need you to drug your brother on the day the witches mend the rift.
Since heâs the force protecting the Thorn Edge Pack, itâll be challenging for us to defeat them with him in the picture, even with a surprise raid.
Our plan will be foolproof if your brother canât support the Thorn Edge Pack.
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However, I voiced my concern hesitantly.
âBut my brother has already been in communication with Caleb.
If the Xeric Pack fails to send troops to assist in time, the Thorn Edge Pack will likely suspect something is amiss and make alternative arrangements in advance.
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