Chapter 37

LUCIAN’S POV My schedule for today should've been simple. Attend the event to show Maya some support and nothing more. But nothing ever went as planned in my world. I was about to head to pick up Maya and her family then go straight to the venue when my phone buzzed against the console. It was Aiden calling. I picked up the call without hesitation. “Talk to me.” Aiden’s voice was sharp and laced with frustration. “Three Alphas already sent their warriors to the northern border just like you asked. Except one. Alpha Reid.” My jaw tightened. “Reid agreed to send his warriors when we had the damn meeting.” “He did. But now he's stalling. Says he needs more time to prepare, whatever that means.” I let out a breath through my nose. Reid had always been a slick bastard—smiling to your face, then scheming behind your back. “Take five men of our best warriors and head to his pack. I want him to feel the pressure. There should be no bloodshed, at least not yet…just relay my message.” “You want