Regulus’ POV

“What?” I could barely hear myself over all this racket. Somehow Metzger had vanished, no doubt rocketing to that woman he spoke of earlier. That didn’t explain why Ahura was acting like my winning was all going to plan. “And what’s this about a shadow king?”

“It’s going to be your new name on the header.” Ahura hooked his cane into one of my belt loops, dragging me close as he waved his hand in front. Like he could ...