All four of us? I thought the audience was just for me and Lila? Oh, perhaps Orthros and Elijah are automatically included because they are our mates. Plus, they are well-trusted by the crown.
Orthros frowns as he glances suspiciously around. “How odd to see this place empty during the day. I don’t think I’ve ever seen it like this before. The former king and queen have always prided themselves in transparency and open doors at all times because the palace is supposedly every lycan’s and werewolf's home.”
Elijah, who is standing beside me, sighs. “A noble sentiment, for sure… but for my peace of mind, I’m glad the new king puts a priority on privacy. In my opinion, too many people free to come and go is simply inviting trouble, even with royal guards around. I would not have relaxed a se
