The Lycan King
“Forgive me for disturbing, Alpha, Luna, but it is nine a.m. and everyone has gathered in the training ground a short distance from the cottage."
I turned to look at him. "Thank you. We will be out shortly."
Giving a short bow, he left, closing the door behind him.
When I turned back, I saw that Mary had picked up a knife. She said a quick spell and the entire house caught on fire, all at once. "You were all going to kill me and I know my time is close. But that does not mean I will die alone. All of you will die with me." She grinned like a madwoman. "Have fun trying to get out of this house." And then, before I could do anything, she slit her throat and collapsed on the floor.