AUTHOR’S POV:
Queen Mellisa stood at the window of her chambers, staring at the sprawling and beautiful gardens of the lycan kingdom. The sun was setting, casting a warm golden hue over the landscape. But despite the serene view, her mind was far from calm.
The ultimatum given to Evan and Aliya weighed heavily on her heart, and the issue of their son Jayden's unrequited love for Aliya added to her turmoil. She knew a difficult conversation with her husband, King Julian, was imminent.
She turned as she heard the door open. Julian entered, his face stern and tired. The weight of ruling the kingdom and managing its affairs was evident in his eyes. Mellisa approached him, her hands clasped together in a gesture of both concern and resolve.
"Julian," she began softly, "we need to talk about
