Sebastian
The room hadn’t calmed.
Astrid lay in the center of the massive bed, pale but breathing. Her hand had not left her abdomen since she learned the pup was unharmed. That child, our child, was the only thing that gave her peace amidst the chaos. But I burned. Every breath I took was full of rage.
I stood at the center of the chamber, breathing heavily. Fenrir wanted out, but I knew if I let him, he would have killed them all. The servants lined the walls in silent fear. Denford had done as I ordered, and now I waited for the one person who should have known what went into our food.
The chamber door creaked open.
The head chef was brought in by two guards. Her apron was stained, her cheeks flushed red, and her eyes already swimming with dread. She dropped to one knee.
"My Lor
