Arthur’s POVI stared at the letter in my hands for a long time.My father was coming home.Philip Winston, the great Alpha King, former ruler of the Northern Territories and self-proclaimed expert on duty, honour, and emotional repression, was returning to the palace. Alongside him, as always, would be General Frank, his loyal friend, his war companion, the man who’d practically raised me when my father couldn't be bothered.I folded the letter carefully, though my hands itched to rip it in half.He hadn’t visited Not since his so-called “retirement” tour across the southern border. Now, on the eve of my sister’s coming of age, he decided to show up. Perfect timing, really.“Bad news?” came Liz’s voice behind me.I turned around to face her. “Depends on how you define bad,” I said, holding the letter between two fingers. “My father’s on his way.”Her brows lifted slightly. “And General Frank with him.”Her expression softened, sensing the tension rolling off me like waves. I dropped
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