Osborne turned toward him with a faintly amused expression.
"Who said anything about war?"
Cassian stared at him in confusion.
Osborne had already returned his attention to the map, and there was something about his sudden composure that made the elder increasingly uneasy.
"Your Majesty, whatever you are planning, I strongly advise you to reconsider."
Osborne ignored the warning.
Instead, he studied the territories surrounding the Crown Pack, paying particular attention to the routes connecting the northern and western borders.
A direct confrontation with Adrian Carter would be foolish.
The Crown Pack was powerful, and its Supreme Alpha commanded the loyalty of numerous territories. Any attempt to openly attack Stella Norton would immediately attract Adrian's attention.
But there were other ways to create trouble without revealing the hand responsible.
Osborne's fingers stopped moving.
Cassian noticed the sudden stillness and followed his gaze toward the map.
