As I walked down the corridor toward the stairs, my mind still buzzing with the aftermath of everything that had just transpired, I barely noticed Arnaud until he was right beside me. His presence was enough to snap me out of my daze.
"Alpha," Arnaud said quietly, his voice low, as always. "Your father has sent for you. He wants to see you in his chambers."
I nodded, trying to push aside the whirlwind of thoughts swirling in my mind. "Thank you, Arnaud. I’ll go right away."
I had no idea what this meeting would entail, but I couldn’t help but feel a knot tightening in my stomach. My father’s summons were never casual, never without purpose.
I made my way to the King’s private chambers, the weight of my father’s gaze already pressing down on me before I even entered. His door creaked op
