“Keep your eyes open, I wouldn’t put it past them to try something stupid.” I paused, frowning at the gates. “Let the hounds out but keep a close eye on them. I want any intruders captured and locked up, not killed.”

“Of course, sire.”

I nodded at the guard and then spun around to hurry away.

Most of the people left after I cleared up some of their confusion. It seemed like some of them were under the impression that I was going to hand over my title because ...