~LYON

~A few minutes before Nyra’s arrival

“Lyon, with all due respect, man, are you sure about this?” Kai asked for the millionth time.

“I mean, it’s getting dark. I don’t think the princes will fall for this trap anymore. Let’s just proceed with the Lycan King— he is our only leverage.”

For the first time since we had assembled in the woods, I met his gaze and grinned.

“Relax, Kai,” I said, studying the confusion in his eyes. “Everything is under perfect ...