Chapter62: Ambushed

KELLY THOMPSON'S POV  The golden light of late afternoon streamed through the stained-glass windows, casting a kaleidoscope of colors across the royal chamber. Eden's laughter resonated like music against the stone walls as he playfully dodged Alpha Jason's attempts to capture him. I watched them with a warmth blossoming in my chest, the sight of my family a soothing balm to the ever-present anxiety that comes with ruling. "Careful, Eden," I cautioned with a smile, "your father might just be the sneakiest wolf in the South pack." A servant entered, balancing a tray of snacks and drinks with practiced ease. The scent of roasted meat and fresh berries filled the air, mingling with the earthy aroma of pine from the logs crackling in the fireplace. We gathered around the low table, our happiness simple yet profound, nestled in this pocket of peace we carved out for ourselves within the palace walls. "Tell me, Eden, have you mastered that new spell I taught you?" I asked, handing him a gobl