The morning air was thick with tension as Iyani and King Ezuna prepared for the next confrontation. Wallace’s father, King Aric, and his elder brother, Crown Prince Dorian, had been summoned to Allen’s pack to answer for Wallace’s betrayal. The royal entourage arrived under heavy guard, their expressions grim but composed. King Aric’s regal bearing and Dorian’s calm authority stood in stark contrast to Wallace’s arrogance and malice.
In the grand hall of the packhouse, Wallace was brought forward, his hands shackled, his face a twisted mask of defiance. King Aric and Prince Dorian stood before him, their disappointment palpable. The crowd, already on edge, murmured as the royal family faced their wayward son and brother.
“Wallace,” King Aric began, his voice low and filled with controlle
