The Lycan King's Captive
"These are the traits of dark magic, Your Majesty. Of ancient bloodlines thought long extinct. The kind of power that destroyed kingdoms in the Age of Blood."
A murmur of agreement rippled through the assembled nobles. I could see the fear in their eyes, the way they clutched at old superstitions and prejudices like it was their lifelines.
"What Lord Blackthorn is trying to say," Elder Aldric interjected smoothly, "is that we need answers. We need to understand what that girl is, what threat she might pose.
"Absolutely not, she is not to be disturbed until I say so."
The refusal was out of my mouth before I could even consider diplomacy. My wolf surged forward, making my eyes flash with pure