A Warrior's Second Chance (Faye and Alexander) novel Chapter 605

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Chapter 586

THIRD POV

For several moments after the message from North Ridge was read, no one spoke.

The silence inside the council chamber was filled with uncomfortable thoughts.

Everyone understood the seriousness of the situation, but understanding the problem and finding a solution were two completely different things.

Finally, Jason leaned forward in his chair.

His fingers tapped lightly against the table as he considered the possibilities.

There was fear among the council members, but Jason refused to allow panic to take control.

Silver Hollow had faced difficult situations before. He had watched his father handle such

threats several times.

Silver Hollow had survived attacks. They had survived betrayal.

They had survived losses that many believed would have destroyed them.

This situation was dangerous, but it was still something that could be handled.

“We need to speak with Conrad directly,” Jason said.

Several heads turned toward him.

Jason looked around the table.

“We should not allow this to become something bigger than it already is.”

The council members frowned slightly.

Jason continued.

“If we approach him before he decides his next move, we may still be able to resolve this peacefully.”

He picked up the message again and looked at it.

Conrad had made his position clear, but Jason believed there was still room for negotiation.

“We can offer a double replacement shipment,” he explained. “Not immediately, perhaps, but

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over an agreed period of time…”

He looked at the elders.

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“Or we can let him know that if he gives us more time, we’ll agree to compensate North Ridg for the losses they suffered in whatever form he chooses.”

A few members exchanged uncertain looks.

Jason continued listing possible solutions.

“We could offer future trade benefits. Additional resources when Silver Hollow has recovered A new agreement that benefits both packs.”

His tone remained steady as he continued.

“The point is that we show North Ridge that we are willing to correct the mistake.”

Jason placed the message back on the table.

“We can contain this before it turns into something else.”

For a moment, no one responded. The idea sounded reasonable. A negotiation would avoid conflict. It would buy Silver Hollow time.

And time was something they desperately needed.

However, the council members also understood the problem.

Jason was speaking as if both sides were standing on equal ground.

They were not.

Conrad already knew Silver Hollow was struggling.

He knew their resources were damaged. He knew their alliances had weakened on so many

levels.

And that gave him power.

Before anyone could respond, Elder Garrick leaned forward. He had always been one of the more direct voices in the room, even though he was often quiet.

“With respect, Alpha Jason, I do not believe we are looking at this from the right angle.”

Jason looked toward him.

Garrick continued.

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“You are speaking about negotiation as if we are approaching Conrad from a position of strength.”

He shook his head.

“We are not.”

The room remained quiet.

Garrick’s eyes moved across the council.

“Conrad knows exactly what position Silver Hollow is in right now.”

His voice became heavier.

“He knows about the destruction of the supply depot because we already exposed the information while trying to get his consideration. He knows about our losses. He knows our

resources are limited.”

He looked back at Jason.

“And he knows we cannot afford a conflict,” Garrick added.

The words were harsh, but no one could deny their truth.

Garrick folded his hands together.

“If we approach him offering too much, he will not see it as goodwill.”

He paused.

“He will see it as weakness, and he’ll exploit us.”

Jason’s expression hardened slightly. “What are you saying?” Jason asked.

Garrick continued.

“Today, it is compensation for missing goods. Tomorrow, it could become another demand. And the day after that, another.”

He shook his head.

“This stopped being about a failed transaction the moment Conrad decided to threaten consequences.”

The elder’s voice lowered.

“This is about whether Silver Hollow can still stand on its own.”

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The chamber fell silent again.

Jason did not immediately respond.

Because although he disliked Garrick’s words, he understood the concern behind them.

A desperate pack negotiating with a stronger one could easily find itself trapped in an agreement that only benefited the stronger side.

Before Jason could speak, Elder Vincent cleared his throat.

The attention of the room shifted toward him.

“There is another option.”

Jason already seemed to know where the conversation was going.

Vincent continued anyway.

“We need to consider reaching out to Blood Crescent.”

The reaction was immediate.

A few council members looked toward Jason.

The mention of Blood Crescent carried weight.

Everyone knew what it meant.

Blood Crescent was not just another pack. It was one of the most powerful packs in the

region.

A pack with enough influence that even someone like Conrad would have to think carefully before escalating a conflict.

Vincent leaned forward.

“We cannot ignore reality.”

His voice was calm.

“Our alliances are no longer what they once were. We’ve lost almost all of them since Alpha Jason took over.”

He glanced at the message from North Ridge again.

“North Ridge was one of the last major connections we had.”

There was a pause

“And now they stand against us.

No one argued

Vincent continued

“The other packs are watching Silver Hollow carefully. Some have already begun distancing themselves because of everything that has happened.”

His expression became even more serious

“We cannot pretend we have options.”

He looked around the room.

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