Oleksander's anger is nothing versus my silence and he eventually sends me from him after only a short time. When he called for me after Sage was taken down to the cells, I went willingly. But I chose not to allow my grandfather's disappointment and judgment stop me from my path.

I must save Sage.

I leave the throne room as silently as I entered and head for the hall on the other side of the main staircase. Werewolves avoid my ...