Chapter 118

ALEXANDER’S POV I stood outside the double doors of the King’s study. The summon had been unexpected. The air in the hallway felt too still and for some reason, I could tell this meeting will not go well. I had no idea why. Was I just being paranoid? I ran a hand down my face, forcing myself to breathe. I had no idea what the King wanted, only that he’d requested my presence urgently and alone. The guards bowed their heads at me an pulled the heavy doors open. I stepped into the room, immediately bowing my head. “Your Majesty.” “Alexander,” the Lycan King greeted, rising from his seat with a rare smile. “Come in, come in. No need to be so stiff.” I forced a small smile as I approached, “It’s an honor, as always, Your Majesty.” He waved a dismissive hand and poured two glasses of wine, offering one to me. “Sit. Let’s talk.” I obeyed, taking the seat across from him. “Is everything alright?” “For the kingdom?” He chuckled softly. “Hardly. But we press on, as we always do.” There was some