The news of the enemy's movements had come too convenient, almost as if somebody wanted us to act in haste.
"Something doesn't add up," I finally spoke, my voice restrained but sharp. "We have internal leaks for sure. Until I find out who's leaking to the other side, there's no way I'm leading my troops into an ambush"
A murmur went through the council with some nodding in agreement and others shifting uncomfortably.
Then a voice cut through the room like a blade.
"Perhaps the problem isn't a spy but hesitation from leadership"
My gaze snapped toward the speaker-Ethan. He leaned back in his chair, arms crossed and expression unreadable but the harsh edge in his tone made my wolf bristle.
"Careful with your words" I said taking another measured step forward. "You seem to have forgotten who you're speaking to"
Ethan did not even flinch at my glare "And you forget that waiting brings death. In your debate with the shadows, Ava still breathes and your enemies gather power"
