“I’m sorry. I don’t know what happened a thousand years ago. I just really want to help, and I need your help too. The sapphire necklace you are referring to is no longer in the Esca Kingdom. So I can't use it against King Lurcan. That is why I am here in front of you to ask for help, and I’m begging.”
“Of all this time, young shifter? Does your kingdom still want me to help the Metamorphes race with what I did to them a thousand years ago? Nonsense! I will never help you again or even your pack race.”
“What?!” She stood up. “What do I have to do to just you to agree by helping me?”
“Nothing.” He stood up and slowly walked to the area where his wine was in the corner.
“Wait! I have something for you.” She took something from her knapsack. “Here. It’s the most expensive wine in the worl
