Aiden. The king and I stared at each other for a bit, and he studied my eyes. There was a look in Gideon's eyes that showed he knew my response would not be pleasant. He had asked for it, and it was time to give it to him. "As long as no one goes behind my back to attack the bears and as long as no one tries to stylishly start a war, I won't give in to any demands for peace. But if this incident should repeat itself and they ask for Dahlia, I will willingly give her up to save everyone's lives. You might want to take King Lucien out of the way, but we both know the Lycans would never let you ascend the throne. Most people in the shifter's community loath you. I am hated because I am married to your daughter. But I guess you do not see it. All you can see is your ambition. It hasn't even

