Darcell's POV: "Have you talked to the prince since he's been back?" my father asked me. My Father's an esteemed alpha in the king's court—one of his most trusted advisors. He and Alpha King Argus grew up together and became somewhat friends after my father introduced the king to his fated mate, Queen Luna Stefani. Our families have been intertwined for generations, a legacy of shared histories and bonds. Yet, despite this long-standing connection, I’ve always felt an emotional distance; the only person with whom I genuinely bond is my mother. "Dacrell ?" my father asked again, not bothering to look up from his documents, "No, Father, I haven't spoken to the prince... not really..." I recalled my last meeting with the prince—if you can even call it that when he kicked me out of the

