Helio’s POV
“No. I’m afraid they weren’t successful, Drake,” I said flatly as the former Beta paled before my eyes.
Drake bared his teeth and flipped over a table laden with food. A table with just one chair. Apparently, he was the only one allowed the largess.
“What the f**k?!” he gasped. “How the-what… the-how are you here?!”
“These poor bastards you lied to were no match for their new queen,” I explained.
Drake glanced around, his eyes wide with panic. “I can explain.”
“I’m sure you will. Back at the castle,” I replied flatly. “Guards, take him.”
With a growl, Drake said, “You’re not taking me to the dungeon alive!”
“We’ll see about that.” I motioned to the guards.
The guards went at him, but Drake fought back. Shifting, Drake lunged at the nearest guard before the man even had
