*Rafe*
“Are you ready?” Percival asks.
The man looks ragged. Whatever he does to make sure I don’t keel over is really taking its toll. For that reason alone, I need to make sure Howard sees the light. I’m afraid Percival is going to die instead of me.
“I’m as ready as I’ll ever be,” I admit. I step out of the carriage as it rolls to a stop in front of Howard’s very luxurious looking home.
Karl is there to greet me with a wide smile and a warm arm clasp. “Rafe. You look like shit.”
“Thanks,” I reply with a laugh. “You look great.”
Howard stands off to the side, eyeing me contemptuously.
We are already off to a bad start, it would seem. “Alpha King Howard,” I say with a slight nod.
“King Rafe.” He responds coolly. “Shall we retire to the conference room? It seems we have a lot to di
