Franklin POV I made my way through the dimly lit corridors of the guest quarters, my footsteps echoing softly against the stone walls. After the meeting with Alpha Damian earlier, I knew what I had to do. We needed answers about what Prince Kael and his entourage were truly doing here in the Crescent Moon Pack, and I was determined to get them. The information Marcus had provided about Lord Thorne's mysterious activities at the old ruins was troubling enough, but I had a feeling there was more to uncover. These Tharion royals weren't here for diplomatic studies that much was clear. The question was: what did they really want? I found Prince Riven in the garden courtyard, standing alone near the fountain. The moonlight cast shadows across his features, making him appear almost ethereal

