Lancelot was almost halfway across the room when Ahab called out to him. It felt strange for the king of witches to allow the crowned prince of the greatest pack in the werewolf kingdom, leave in such a manner. He did not know what Athaliah was up to, but he wanted to make it up to Lancelot in one way or another; tradition demanded he did so.

"Prince Lancelot."

The seemingly cheerful voice of the king caused Lancelot to stop on his tracks. While his blood was still boiling with ...