CHAPTER 269 SET UP

Marcus woke up the next morning feeling more relaxed than the night before. Mornings in the camp were a buzz of activity, with soldiers going through daily drills, training, and routines. He watched them as he walked around the camp. They were oblivious and unaware of the perilous game their leaders were playing. They had no idea of the plans set in motion that could either free them or lead to their destruction. Marcus took a deep breath and pushed to Alpha Magnus’s tent. Today would be crucial because the Alpha called for a meeting. He would be amongst General Darius, General Yovan, and other conspirators who are aware of the upcoming coup. While he made his way to the meeting, part of him was fearful that the Archon had said something to Alpha Magnus, so he called an impromptu meeting. He couldn’t shake the feeling of being caught unaware. The Archon’s words from last night lingered in his mind. Her warnings had struck a chord, but he couldn’t afford to let doubt creep in; if