That night, Samuel and his men arranged for the Proteans to have rooms to sleep in. Cottages. Shell-shocked but grateful, the survivors entered the gates like refugees. It was not how the king imagined protecting the shifters in his kingdom. He felt like he had failed too early in his reign. However, he did not have time to ponder the results.
Sara, Melinoe, the twins, and Sara’s main men, Leroy and Faun, were housed in the castle. The court physician was sent to tend to the new duchess’ wounds. Prince Amaro welcomed his grand-nephew with open arms, hugging him tight despite the blood. The king knew that the elderly prince probably thought he would never make it home. He was gratified to see that the prince also took Melinoe in his arms.
“Welcome back, my dear. Y-you look very pale. You
