A chilling silence spread across the forest.
The scout's final words seemed to steal the air from everyone's lungs.
"The Eighth King has declared himself Emperor of all Werewolves."
Marcus was the first to react.
"Impossible!"
"No king has ever claimed authority over the Seven Kingdoms."
Lucian's face darkened.
"If he has declared himself Emperor..."
"...then he no longer intends to rule through politics."
Kael tightened his grip around his sword.
"He intends to conquer."
The young scout nodded weakly.
"He has already occupied the Hall of Kings."
"Every road leading there is guarded."
"The Seven Kings are trapped inside."
Aria's heart skipped a beat.
"Trapped?"
"Yes, My Queen."
"They were invited..."
"...only to become prisoners."
The Emperor's Message
The scout reache
