Some of them are familiar, others aren’t.
Yet Alys knows exactly who they are: The Lycan King’s Council has arrived at her door.
They all bow to her, at the same time and in such perfect synchrony that it almost seems rehearsed.
Right after that rather uncomfortable piece of formality, though, two of them come forward to embrace her. Sir Orthros, former King’s Guard to her deceased grandfather, and his mate.
Aunt Lila is Maeve’s older sister and a powerful Dreamweaver. The two of them were currently in Greece, doing an undercover mission for the crown.
“Dearest girl…” Lila murmurs, her beautiful blue eyes full of sympathy. “You must be hurting terribly so… We came as soon as we could.”
Uncle Orthros gives her a tight but reassuring smile. “I know it’s cold comfort but reinforcemen
