CHAPTER 58: THE MESSENGER

LANDON’S POV There was chaos in the court. The tension, the restlessness, the nagging sense of approaching catastrophe—I could feel it in the air. Centuries of ambition, treachery, and power battles have occurred within the walls of the Wolf King's palace. It had never felt like this before, though. Unease permeated the air, the sound of nervous whispering becoming more and more audible. I could hear my footsteps bouncing against the cool marble as I moved down the corridors. Instead of feeling strong and in control, I felt as though uncertainty was weighing heavily on me. Even the greatest kings can stumble when the shadows press in around them, as I was reminded tonight. The Wolf King had never been a guy to display weakness. The tension tightened as soon as I stepped inside the main chamber, which was the center of the Wolf King's power. A few straggling flames glowed against the dark walls, illuminating the dull area. Whispers were circulating from one corner of the room to ano