I was in the middle of enjoying my time with Zayen when a messenger arrived at the house looking frantic and demanding to see me immediately, which was never a good sign because messengers who showed up unannounced usually brought terrible news or wedding invitations and I wasn't sure which was worse.

"Luna Iris," the young wolf said while bowing so low I worried he might fall over. "I have urgent news from the Northern Alliance leadership."

All three of my Lykoras immediately appeared in the ...