The summons arrived before sunrise.
A royal messenger bowed deeply outside Kaelira’s chamber.
“Your Majesty, the Royal Council requests your presence in the Grand Council Hall.”
“Requests?” Kaelira asked.
The messenger hesitated.
His silence answered the question.
It wasn’t a request.
As she walked through the palace, servants stepped aside without speaking. Their eyes followed her until she disappeared around the corner.
The news had already spread.
The Council had made a decision.
And whatever it was…
It wasn’t in her favor.
The Grand Council Hall was filled by the time Kaelira arrived.
The four Lycan heirs stood on one side of the chamber.
The Royal Council occupied the opposite side.
The atmosphere was so tense that no one spoke as she entered.
Kaelira walked calmly to
