Victoria’s POV
Cadmus, are you sure about this?
Victoria, you need to start trusting me. You can feel what I feel now. The town I built is hidden, and no one knows where it is.
Everyone else sees mist and endless trees. The houses blend into the forest, tucked under old branches and marked with protective runes. Your pack will be safe here.
Thank you, I said, kissing his cheek. I will check on my dad and gather the pack.
And I’ll make some calls so they’re ready, Cadmus said.
I walked into my dad’s room. Hi Daddy, I have a story to tell you.
I was about to speak when he stirred.
You always had good stories, Victoria, he mumbled.
Daddy, I said, hugging him.
Oh, my princess. You smell different.
I pulled away. Dad, Cadmus is the true king.
He stared at me, confused.
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