Cahir's wolf could feel her the moment she walked onto the villa grounds. Cahir had just gotten off a video call with the Council of Elders that made him want to punch something. Bad news had come earlier that... a rebellion had started in the Silver Fang Kingdom, killing his warriors stationed there. His solution was simple: Send the Royal Guard, crush the rebellion, make an example of the leaders that would prevent anyone else from getting similar ideas. The Elders, of course, disagreed. "War costs money, Your Majesty," Elder Hammond had said in that annoying voice that made Cahir want to reach through the screen and choke him. "We've only just recovered from the fighting last month. We should try talking to them, negotiate a settlement that works for everyone." "Talk

