A Warrior's Second Chance (Faye and Alexander) novel Chapter 565

Chapter 556-1

THIRD POV

The council chamber had never felt as heavy as it did that evening.

The weight of everything happening in Silver Hollow seemed to sit on every person present.

Jason stood at the head of the table, his expression already tense before the discussion had properly begun.

He had spent days trying to hold everything together.

At least, that was what he kept telling himself.

He had ordered investigations, increased patrols, held meetings, and demanded answers.

Yet every time he looked around the room, he felt like the people sitting before him were waiting for him to

fail.

That was the part that angered him the most right now.

Not the problems themselves.

Not even the enemies who were trying to weaken Silver Hollow.

It was the way some members of the council looked at him.

It had been the same way since he became Alpha.

As if they had already decided he was not enough.

Elder Vincent, sitting across from him, seemed to notice his frustration.

Vincent had always been careful with his words.

Never openly disrespectful.

Never openly challenging.

But there was always something behind his tone.

Something that made every statement feel like an accusation.

“The situation has continued to deteriorate under our watch,” Vincent said calmly.

Jason’s jaw tightened.

“Our watch?”

Vincent did not react. He just responded calmly.

“Yes, Alpha.”

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The slight emphasis on the title was not missed by anyone in the room.

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“We have lost supplies. We have suffered an attack. There is unrest among our own people. And despite all of this, we still seem to be reacting instead of preventing.”

A few council members remained silent.

Others avoided looking directly at Jason

That silence bothered him more than the words

Because, to Jason, silence meant agreement.

“You speak as if nothing has been done,” Jason replied.

His voice was controlled, but the irritation underneath it was obvious.

Vincent looked at him.

“I speak about results.”

That single sentence struck harder than Jason expected.

Because that was exactly what he feared.

That after everything he had done, people would only see what went wrong.

Not the effort, not the hours, not the pressure.

“You think I have been sitting here doing nothing?” Jason asked.

Vincent did not answer immediately.

And that only made Jason more frustrated.

Because he already knew the answer.

He pushed away from the table slightly.

“I have increased patrols around the vulnerable areas. ! have ordered investigations into the supply routes.

I have reviewed reports personally. I have met with members of this council repeatedly, trying to find a

solution.”

His voice became sharper with every sentence.

“I have spent every day dealing with this situation while people continue to act as if I have ignored it.”

The room remained quiet.

Jason noticed it.

And instead of calming him, it pushed him further.

“I have taken action,” he continued. “I have not allowed this matter to remain unanswered.”

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Vincent tilted his head slightly.

“I never said you did nothing.”

The words should have calmed him.

Instead, they irritated him even more.

“Then what exactly are you suggesting?”

Vincent looked at him steadily.

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“That actions alone do not mean success. It is hard to tell if you’re making progress when everything is

going wrong.”

The silence that followed lingered for several long seconds.

No one spoke immediately.

Then another elder slowly cleared his throat.

“I have to admit, I agree with Elder Vincent,” Elder Simon said calmly.

Several heads turned toward him.

Simon folded his hands neatly on the table before continuing.

“We cannot continue pretending this situation is ordinary. We have lost supplies, and some of the packs we owe are threatening to take action against us,” Simon said. “Someone was bold enough to orchestrate an explosion inside our territory. This is no longer a matter we should carry alone.”

Jason’s expression darkened.

Simon met his gaze respectfully before continuing.

“We have allied packs for a reason,” Simon said.

His voice remained measured.

“There is no shame in seeking assistance from those we trust while we deal with the threat within our own borders. Fresh eyes often notice what familiar ones overlook.”

A few members of the council exchanged thoughtful glances.

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