Chapter 140: Brotherhood

(Hera's PoV)

The arrival of Davien's brother, Maximus, loomed like an unforeseen storm, threatening to unleash a tempest upon the already fragile alliance between vampire and wolf.

The doors to the throne room swung open with a resounding creak, and Maximus sauntered in, an air of arrogance preceding him. His golden eyes, a stark contrast to Davien's more sincere gaze, surveyed the room with a calculating edge.

"Hera, my dear sister-in-law," he sneered, his tone dripping with insolence. "What a delightful surprise to find you in the midst of this turmoil. It seems your fairy-tale union is unraveling at an impressive speed."

I tensed, the echoes of his disdain cutting through the heavy air. Maximus, unlike his brother, had always been a proponent of the ancient grudges that fueled the rift between vampire and wolf.

"Maximus," I acknowledged, my voice steady despite the storm brewing within. "What brings you here at such a precarious time?"

He circled the room, his eyes never leaving m