Emmett POV Walking into the meeting room, the tension was palpable as everyone discussed the dangers that threatened our kingdom. Despite having a good relationship with my younger brother, it was clear that he wasn't thrilled about my presence. He had always wanted to be the one to take over the kingdom, and my cursed state gave him a greater chance at it. However, what he didn't understand was that even if my curse were broken, I would still support him as the better fit for the role. As I took a seat next to him, he quickly congratulated me on finding my mate, but then fell silent. On the other side of me sat my cousin Xander, who was clearly exhausted from the recent struggles his pack had faced with the feral wolves. These creatures were unusually strong, and only the lycans se