Chapter 49
The Forgotten History
The ancient library was silent.
Only the sound of the fire crackling in the entrance hall reached us.
My hands trembled as I turned the next page of my mother's journal.
The ink was faded but still readable.
I began to read aloud.
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For centuries, wolves have told the same story.
They say the Last King was consumed by ambition and tried to conquer every pack.
That story is incomplete.
The truth began long before he wore a crown.
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Elder Rowan closed his eyes.
Almost as if he already feared what came next.
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His true name was Cassiel.
He was not born a tyrant.
He was born the first Sovereign King.
Gasps filled the chamber.
I looked up.
"The first... Sovereign King?"
Rowan nodded slowly.
"I've heard whispers of that name."
Draven
