Wolves moved around us, surrounding the carriage with low growls that echoed through the snow. Their presence made it clear this was no ordinary encounter. As they came closer, Carter stepped in front of me, still in his human form, his entire body rigid with authority while my heart hammered so fast it felt like it would burst through my ribs.
‘These wolves are from the Ritz kingdom, Mishka. We are safe… but that man isn’t from the Ritz kingdom anymore, he is a rogue.’
Rose’s warning dripped through me like ice water.
The realization that the man addressing me was not one of Carter’s people anymore made every muscle in my body tense. My breath stuttered in my chest, and instinct screamed run, even though I knew running would only put Carter in danger.
As Carter held me tighter, shield
