se

smooth halt in front of the ornate w

st of Blood River Pack and scrambled to open t

to announce your arrival?" Caleb ask

e door open. "I prefer to d

tions in the courtyard, while I walked up the marbl

or the muffled murmur of voices c

rble archway, looking thro

r, Guthrie Glenn; my younger sister, Ar

e suit, the gold black-wolf st

hand, gazing at her wi

eyes with a lace handkerchief, "I feel so guilty about Elise

fless waste. Sacrificing her to buy peace for ou

h that cursed girl gone, we can finalize your formal betrothal to Arleth.

alms, feeling the cold rage

you become King, Keanu," Arleth purre

te, Arleth," Keanu murmur

pt a truly touching family drama," I said,

m froze as if st

his wine glass onto the Persian rug.

rms, her face turning pale as

clicking rhythmically on

at Blaine didn't butcher

ng me from head to toe, searchi

e returned, and he crossed

in your cage at Blood River," Keanu barke

, commanding tone he had always used, e

Making a scene? Prince Keanu, you seem

my gaze sweep over

he legal wife of Alpha King Blaine We

rat! You think hiding behind a cripple gives you power? G

e who traded me away. Once a contract is

ession as she reached for my sleeve. "Sister, please don't be

h force to send her stumbling bac

o the sofa, sobbing

eyes flashing with Alpha dominance. "Elise! H

, icy pressure of my hidden White W

anu and Guthrie to blink in su

," I said coldly. "I am here