Sacrifices

Alexander’s POV

In situations where wrongdoing went unchecked, it was not in my nature to stand by idly and watch from the shadows. But I had Cassidy with me and there were so many dubious characters around. I was loathed to leave him alone and vulnerable even they didn’t yet know of his presence here.

Then Duke Kellen had exchanged King Olcan for Seffrin and then proceeded to run straight into the circle himself, leaving Seffrin alone and exposed. Queen Tasha’s forces had shown up just in time for the Duke to sacrifice himself instead. At least that’s what it looked like.

Cassidy couldn’t hear everything I did. It seemed that King Olcan’s wolf had been passed to Colin’s friend and Duke Kellen’s wolf had been similarly given to King Olcan.

And with the Queen and Fawkes showing up with guards so suddenly, the other side’s panic had been genuine.