Selene's POV
Politics was not about what wolves said. It was about what they tried to hide. That was the first lesson my father had ever taught me. As a child, I thought it sounded clever. As an adult, I understood it was survival.
The gathering at Alpha Rowan's estate had become far more interesting than the discussions Damon intended to host. Most wolves were focused on the obvious things. The kingdom.
The crown.
The tensions between Alpha, Nathan's growing influence. Damon's authority. I was focused on something else. Patterns and the more I observed, the less I liked what I was seeing. From my position near one of the ballroom windows, I could see almost the entire gathering. Damon stood surrounded by nobles and military leaders.
Confident.
Relaxed.
Far too relaxed. The look rem
