One Week Later
“So, who is going to get the crown?” I asked Cain as we walked down his halls. Liam was with Charles somewhere, not speaking to me at the moment.
“We don’t know yet, it came down to four people fit to lead, Valerie, Charles, Anninka and me.”
“Valerie—”
“Turned down the offer instantly.”
“And you?”
“I’m not sure, I don’t want to lead but I am perfectly capable Charles is not ready to lead an army against these wolves and Anninka would be the best choice but she knows all of your secrets.”
“Well, so do you and I am her granddaughter. But she won’t do anything until the war is over and to be honest Cain, I don’t want you on that thrown, let Charles do it or Anninka because you will be the wolves’ first target and I do not want to lose you.”
“Ah, so you do care for me.”
