Chapter 9 - A royal dinner

As the four princes of Arcanis made their way to the magnificent table, the air in the royal dining was thick with anticipation. Alpha Kaveh sat at the head, his regal demeanor as commanding as ever, yet there was a trace of annoyance in his face. Sitting with excellent posture, waiting for the princes to arrive, was the new Alpha of the Silver Talon clan, a man of quiet power and towering presence. Long shadows were created throughout the room as the candlelight flickered and bounced off the gleaming silverware. With a cool, authoritative expression on his face, Prince Kian, the oldest of the brothers, took the lead. He nodded to his father and bowed slightly, “Father," he began, “On behalf of my brothers, I apologize for our tardiness” With a slight smirk on his lips, the new Alpha, who was sitting next to Kaveh, waved his hand dismissively, “No need for apologies, Prince Kian," he answered in a stern but smooth voice. "I am aware that the princes of Arcanis bear a lot of bu