We were also required to make a vow to the crown never to shapeshift in order to cause confusion. That had been many years ago and at a time when the Alpha was still fresh from mourning his beloved Luna. It had been unbelieving then that the Alpha could extend an olive branch to us while in grief.

When I had received the letter requesting the Alpha's help, I had heeded the call without any reluctance. It was very likely that I lose my life on this errand but if not for the king I would have ...