As the guards led her to the secret room, Kathy couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong. Doubts churned in her mind—why would Noah choose to stay behind at the packhouse while his parents traveled to the Lycan kingdom? And if Samuel wasn’t a Lycan, there was no way he could ascend to the throne, was there? None of it made sense, and every step Kathy took toward the mysterious room only heightened her unease.
Finally, they reached the door where Anthony was supposedly staying. A guard produced a heavy key, unlocked the door, and gestured for Kathy to enter. She hesitated for a heartbeat before stepping inside. Instantly, a chill enveloped her, as if an air conditioner had been blasting at full strength for hours. The room was pitch black—the door closed behind her with a solid
