Erick
The moment Caleb spat those words, “You don’t want to get tainted by some unworthy trash like her” my vision blurred with red.
I’ve stood before traitors. Executed rogues. Waged war in courts and on battlefields.
But never had I wanted to rip someone limb from limb the way I wanted to destroy Caleb in that moment.
The audacity.
The gall he had to insult my Queen in my presence, in my company, thinking his desperation could shield him from the consequences.
I took one step forward, prepared to end this charade.
My wolf was already clawing at the surface, my claws a heartbeat from forming beneath my skin. He was daring me to react. Begging for a taste of my wrath.
But then I couldn’t.
Sophia wouldn't let me.
She stood quietly near the door, her fingers clutching the edge o
