Theo’s POV
The letter worked. Interesting. Very interesting. I knew it would. The realization brought neither satisfaction nor relief. Only confirmation. Because some things were predictable. Human nature. Wolf nature.
Curiosity.
The need to understand where one belongs.
Those things remained constant regardless of kingdoms or centuries.
The princess would come.
Eventually.
Not because I forced her.
Because she needed answers.
The distinction mattered.
A great deal.
I stood on the balcony of Black Hollow Keep watching the eastern territories awaken beneath the morning sun.
Thousands of wolves moved through the valley below.
Warriors.
Builders.
Scouts.
Leaders.
A kingdom in the making.
Interesting.
Very interesting.
Because everyone believed I was preparing for war.
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