83. A Proposition

|| Lilac's POV || The tension in the room thickened, but I pressed on. “I came here with a proposition tonight— for you, Alexander.” Alexander’s brow furrowed, his expression shifting from concern to curiosity. “A proposition?” he asked, his tone cautious. I nodded, my heart pounding in my chest. This was it. The moment I had been planning for. “I would like you to stand for the election of Alpha King.” The room erupted into murmurs, the weight of my words sinking in. Alpha Asher was the first to speak, his voice deep and measured. “That’s a big decision, Lilac. What makes you think Alexander is the right candidate?” I took a step forward, my gaze sweeping over the room. “As we all can see, Kael is emotionally unstable. His actions tonight— and in the past, prove that he’s not fit to lead. And his mate, Coco… I’m not sure what’s going on there, but it’s clear they’re not working together for the good of the pack. The way Kael reacts to situations, the way he manipulates and deceives… h