As we walked over to the river, where the pack was gathered, laughing, talking, and holding their tiny boats, each one painted in bright colors, ready for the competition, I spotted the King and Queen huddled together, their heads bent in serious conversation through the link.
I listened to their private conversation, but I could only hear the Queen. How could the King shield his thoughts? Was this a gift he had?
All I could make out was that the Queen was upset with him, and a plan he had in motion. She said it would only hurt their sons, and possibly push me away. I was so confused. What were they planning that involved me? I tried to listen, my mates distracted me.
''There he is.'' Toby touched my arm and pointed to his brother, who was talking to his Beta, each men holding a small b
