Chapter 389: The Invitation

**Benard Walton’s POV** I’ve never been one for socializing, especially within the Lycan pack. I didn’t have many friends, not even acquaintances who were close enough to share a drink with or exchange pleasantries. So when I received an invitation to dinner, my first thought was a jolt of suspicion. “Is my identity being exposed?” I wondered. “Is someone trying to pry information from me?” But as soon as I recognized the voice on the other end of the phone, my suspicions began to dissolve. The person calling me wasn’t someone who could easily extract information from me. She wasn’t part of the inner circle, nor did she have access to anything confidential within the palace. She was a palace servant, and not just any servant—she was the acting head servant. What could she possibly need from me? She continued speaking, her voice slightly hesitant, which made me more curious. “I’m sorry for the sudden call,” she began, “I saw you on the street when I was out on business, so I de