Azzurra was nestled in the library, a thick book on Lycan history open in her lap. Leone sat close beside her, his eyes scanning the same page while Rio played nearby, absorbed with his toys spread across the soft carpet. Agnese kept a watchful eye on the child, her attention gentle but alert.

The quiet was broken as the door creaked open and Benedetto entered, drawing the room’s attention.

“As per your instructions, every human working privately under the kingdom’s banner will now ...