Ending

"Welcome, messenger," she said in a voice as smooth as honey.

The trembling in the man's hands stopped and he stood straighter, clearing his voice.

"Thank you, Princess," he said, glancing at Moira. "And Your Majesty. It is an honor to be welcomed into your pack's territory. I bring a message from the Kingdom and King Gabriel himself."

Sophia practically glowed at this news. The rest of the pack waited with bated breath. I fought the urge to roll my eyes. Everyone knew what this was about. It had been two years. The messenger could only be coming to announce -

"The Hunt," he said, bringing a letter forward and presenting it.

One of the guards stepped forward to take it and walk it to Sophia, who didn't open it, but stood holding it in both hands.

"The Hunt will begin in a few short days, and King Gabriel and his mother Queen Elizabeth would be honored by your participatiorn. Twelve other princesses will be joining you at the Harmon's Palace to partake in several tasks. King Gabriel