Darius' Pov
My chamber was a sanctuary of shadows and silence, a place where I could retreat from the world and the weight of my responsibilities as the Scion of the Vampire Queen. I had been deep in thought, contemplating the intricacies of the political landscape and the escalating war between the wolves and us when a soft knock at my door disrupted my reverie.
I could smell Winston's distinct scent wafting through the cracks of the door, and though I didn't respond, I knew that Winston would enter regardless. He was an Alpha so he has every right to do whatever he wants to do.
As Winston pushed the door open and stepped into my chamber, I couldn't help but roll his eyes in response to Winston's greeting. Winston had always been the kind of person who insisted on niceties, even in si
