The Wolfless Luna
The Crystalmoon mark.
She swallowed, her throat tightening even now.
She had not wanted to hurt him.
But she had not hesitated either.
Her magic had slipped into his mind like silk wrapped around steel. A whisper. A command. His body had gone slack almost instantly, heavy as stone as he collapsed onto the floor.
King Nicolas, ruler of the seven realms, laid helpless at her feet.
She had dressed in silence, hands trembling as she pulled her undergarments back into place, smoothed her dress,