Chapter 107

VALERIA’S POV The announcement of the royals joining the annual party came too soon. It sent a ripple of urgency through the entire pack, and I knew immediately that I had work to do. Elijah and I wasted no time in getting started. There was so much to prepare, so much to consider. But the first thing I needed to know was what my role would be when the royals arrived. I went straight to Dimitri for answers. His response was simple, yet firm. “You will be at the borders when they leave. That is all.” That was it? I frowned. “And when they arrive?” He gave me a pointed look. “You will be nowhere near them.” I crossed my arms. “Why?” Dimitri leaned back against his desk, his gaze assessing me before he finally spoke. “Because their departure is far more important than their arrival. The royals have a habit of leaving behind two wolves in the pack after their visit. Spies. Their way of sniffing out any suspicious activity.” I stiffened. I had heard rumors about the royals’ tactics before,