"Sorry, but I'm not interested in ruling anything right now. I just want a quiet life with my wife," Ryker said flatly.
Kael froze. As a prince of an apex predator clan, raised from birth to conquer, he couldn't grasp how someone as powerful as Ryker could choose such a simple path. Still, his respect for the man didn't waver.
"Can I at least be part of your alliance?" Kael asked.
"That depends," Ryker replied. "If you can cooperate and know your boundaries, I'm willing to have you."
Hearing that opening, Kael's golden eyes lit up again. "I'll prove I can be a good partner. The Golden Wolf Tribe never breaks a promise to those they respect."
"Alright then. Move aside for now. I want to get moving with Cora," Ryker said, cutting the conversation short.
As they walked through the gates
