Chapter 25 The arrival of the first VIPs turned the packhouse’s excitement into a refined, high-stakes elegance. The complex travel routes involved in crossing the Atlantic and navigating other territories had guests trickling in as early as five o'clock, two full days before the ceremony. The air in the castle courtyard seemed to sharpen when the first motorcade pulled through the gates. To the pack’s collective awe, the Royal Family from England was among the very first to arrive. Their presence added an undeniable weight to the event; this wasn't just a union of two lovers, but a summit of global supernatural power. Accompanying the royals were Edward and Kalea from the Hounds of the Night Pack, the heirs to the royal throne. Their arrival was a significant statement of alliance, and

