I stood frozen, my mind reeling from the revelation. Flynn, a prince of the Lycans? It seemed impossible, yet there he was, standing tall and regal before his brother. The easy-going guard I thought I knew had vanished, replaced by this commanding figure I barely recognized.
I had suspected it.
I could feel the weight of their stares, but I kept my focus on the scene unfolding before me.
As I watched, questions raced through my mind. Why were the Lycans here? They'd crossed vast territories to reach the empire – surely not just for a family reunion. The journey would have been arduous, crossing treacherous mountains and dense forests. What could be so important to warrant such a trip?
And how had a prince ended up guarding me, the empire's most notorious traitor? I felt a wry smile t
