Lennox's POV
The words hit me like a punch.
"The Alpha throne," he continued, his voice steady, almost casual. "It was never meant to leave me."
My stomach tightened.
"You'll help me reclaim it."
I forced myself to remain calm. "How?"
He studied me again, like he was deciding how much to reveal.
"You're strong," he said. "Skilled. Ruthless when needed. I've seen how you fight."
I said nothing.
"You move without hesitation," he went on. "You don't freeze. You don't second-guess."
He picked up his glass again, swirling the liquid inside.
"Men like that are useful."
My jaw clenched. "Useful for what?"
He smiled.
"At first, you'll stay close," he said. "Listen. Watch. Learn their weaknesses."
Their.
"You'll tell me what Levi and Louis are planning," he continued. "Where they go. Who they trust."
My blood ran cold.
"And when the time is right," he said softly, "you'll remove them."
The room seemed to tilt.
"Remove…?" I asked, even though I already knew.
