/-Maleek-/

Aldric lay in the healer's chamber, his wounds being treated under magical supervision. High Council protocol demanded that even defeated opponents receive care after ritual combat. The law was clear about that.

What wasn't clear was what we were going to do with him now.

Draven was in the war room, planning our next moves with Ryker and the newly arrived representatives from allied packs. Zara was with the healers, ensuring Draven's injuries weren't life-threatening despite the ...