“Did you hear the rumors?” “About Alpha Prince Xaden? Who hasn’t?!” A tall, sharply dressed man weaved through the bustling crowds in the capital, carrying a messenger bag filled with important paperwork. As the people excitedly spoke and jabbered amongst themselves, he kept an inquisitive ear open, not quite engaging them in conversation, but ready to hear what they had to say. If it involved one of the royals, he was ready for anything. “But who would have thought? Daring to be seen in public with a mysterious woman? Could she be his Luna?” “That’s ridiculous. They would have announced something by now if that were the case. Obviously, it’s way more likely that she’s an escort or some other… worker.” “But, apparently, it’s not the first time they’ve gone out together. I heard they

