Alera's Pov
I stood in front of the Lycan King’s door, balancing the tray of food in my hands. The scent of roasted meat and herbs curled in the air, but I barely noticed it. My heart was beating too fast.
It had been two days since he last summoned me. Two days of silence. That was unlike him. Normally, even if he didn’t call me for anything else, he never missed a meal. Yet, tonight, he still hasn't shown sign of being available and I had begun to wonder.
I had heard whispers from Lira that the matters of the court were dragging on longer than usual, keeping him occupied. Perhaps that was the reason for his absence. But something felt… off.
Taking a deep breath, I knocked softly on the heavy wooden door, waiting for his response. The flickering torches along the hallway cast shifti
