ROUGE KING
A deep growl rumbled from his throat, causing those nearby to scatter. Only the trembling witch at his feet remained, bowing low in fear.
She had failed him. The bonds he wanted her to break were still intact. He needed to weaken the two kings, and capturing their mates was key to his plan. But she had disappointed him.
"You've let me down," he snapped.
“I’m sorry, my king. We didn’t realize a witch was shielding them. She’s stronger than we anticipated—maybe a hybrid, half-witch and half-wolf. I've never felt power like hers before.” Her voice quaked as she spoke, and he growled again in frustration.
“Remember this: if you can’t be useful, I’ll have no reason to spare your children,” he warned, enjoying the tremor in her voice.
“Please, don’t hurt them! I pr
