CASSANDRA A lump formed in my throat in response to Asher’s words. What did the Alpha King want to talk to me about? I forced down my fear and simply nodded. “Yes, Your Majesty.” I glanced down at Finnick, and my son nodded as well. He took my hand and then I led him over to the meeting area of the study. Finnick sat first, and then I took a seat to the right of him, closer to Asher. Even though I knew nothing bad would happen, I wanted to put myself in a place of protection just in case. Moments later, a knock was heard at the doors. “Come in,” Asher called out in a regal tone. The doors opened to reveal a pair of servants holding trays. They quickly hustled over to us, set the trays down on the large ebony coffee table, and then bowed respectfully at Asher. “Do you require anything

