Kai
We stood at the palace steps as the lion’s procession approached. There were at least 200 of them. They were all on foot, their loincloths showing off their powerful legs. This time, their women wore similar bands around their chests, similar to our dress of Zamee. King Leonidas led them, wearing his lion’s hide. They were the only shifters who, when they died, returned to their animal form.
We descended the steps as they approached. He went first to Eli, smiling widely.
“King Leonidas. Thank you for extending this hand of friendship. We are honoured that you join us,” Eli said, putting forward his arm.
King Leonidas laughed, swatting his arm away and grabbing him in a bone crushing hug.
“You look so much like your father, young king! Rikom was a handsome bastard, too. It is
