Jed entered Alpha Prince Kael’s chamber in a hurry, his face etched with worry. The room was dimly lit, the flickering candles casting dancing shadows on the stone walls. The air was thick with the scent of sandalwood and the faint hint of Kael's cologne. Kael, in the middle of changing, glanced up, catching sight of his always-anxious beta.
"Did the war start?" he asked nonchalantly, his tone betraying no concern.
The frown on Jed’s face deepened, his brow furrowing in earnest. “Alpha Prince!”
A low chuckle escaped Kael’s lips, reverberating through the room. He finished tying his robe, the rich fabric whispering against his skin, and then moved to sit behind his massive oak desk. The desk was cluttered with maps, parchments, and a half-eaten meal. “What could be more important than wa
