Elliot, however, had already connected the historical significance. Having spent countless hours in Thunder Peak's libraries, he recognised the reference to one of the oldest royal traditions in Moon's Fall.
"It's ceremonial," he explained quietly. "Dating back to the kingdom's founding. The heir wears it during major transitions of power to symbolise the continuity of the bloodline regardless of who sits on the throne."
“Yes and no, although that is true. It has been worn by my bloodline to hide the face of the true Heir, making it hard for the next in line from being killed easily. My Father wore one at important ceremonies, as I have. This is how no one knew who I was before you found out this way. I believe the current theory of my true status is that I am the daughter of an Alpha wh
