Denzel’s POV
“I am willing to offer land and money,” I said steadily. “If there is something that requires treatment, I can loan you my healer. But I cannot give her to you.”
Keon laughed.
Not amused mocking.
“You are not in a position to negotiate what you give or what you deny,” he said flatly.
I nodded once, acknowledging the truth of that statement.
“Then under these circumstances,” I said carefully, “I will plead with you to reconsider. My healer has been hiding in my pack because someone sent Lycans to kill her and her mother. They succeeded in killing her mother but she escaped.”
The room went quiet.
“I have a treaty with King Jamar. That is the only reason she has not been attacked again. She is protected because she is under my banner. I have sworn to keep her safe. I cann
