ALIYA'S POV.
Evan and I had barely settled into the Lycan kingdom when the news of our arrival spread like wildfire. Everyone in the Lycan Kingdom couldn't keep their tongues off it. For some reason, they had become so interested in our business and everything that concerns us.
It wasn’t long before King Julian, renowned for his fierce temper and unwavering authority, caught wind of our presence. The king had always demanded respect and loyalty from his subjects, and entering the kingdom without presenting ourselves to him first was seen as a grave offense.
It was early morning when the summons came. A royal guard, clad in the king’s colors, knocked on our door with a message that made my heart race hard against itself.
“Aliya, Evan,” the guard announced, bowing slightly. “King Julian
