As Liam made his rounds, inspecting the warriors and assessing their readiness for the upcoming battle, James approached him with a serious expression on his face. They moved to a more secluded area, away from prying ears, to have their discussion.
“While you were away, I had an interesting conversation with Nicole. And I made a more interesting discovery. What if the witch attacks we’ve been facing are being masterminded by someone within our own pack?” James posed the question, his voice low and cautious.
Liam’s brows furrowed as he considered James’s words. The possibility that a traitor lurked among them had crossed his mind before, but he had dismissed it as unlikely. But to play it safe, he developed his counterattack. He had never said it out loud though, but now, with the rumors swirling and the tensions escalating, the idea held more weight.
“I’ve thought about that too, James,” Liam admitted, his voice tinged with concern. “I’ve thought about every possible person who can hold a grudge and given my past with women, it could be one of them who wants to see me suffer.”
James nodded, his gaze unwavering. “It’s a possibility we can’t ignore…”
Liam’s eyes widened as a realization hit him. “Remember the first attack?”
James narrowed his eyes at him, “Yes, the bar.”
“It was a complete reenactment of when I met Nicole. You’re right, James. It’s from within because an enemy from far away wouldn’t know what happened. That’s why I thought it was crucial for us to have this counterpart in motion. We need to be prepared for any scenario, even if it means facing betrayal from within.”