After finishing the soup, Kathy's stomach was full, and the clatter of the servants collecting the dishes echoed as they returned to the kitchen. Anthony's wolf Max caught the sweet scent of Black Raspberry Vanilla, indicating Kathy could be carrying their pup, either unknowingly or concealing her pregnancy. Although Anthony listened to Max intently, they could only wait for Max to reveal it.
King Frances rose from his seat, his gaze gentle as he addressed the group. “You are welcome to walk around the garden while it’s still nice out. I know we don’t have a plan right now to go after whatever Alpha Samual has prepared,” he said, his tone both reassuring and pragmatic.
There was a brief, thoughtful pause as everyone considered his words. Across the table, the golden late-afternoon sunli
