Page 90 of Chosen Destiny

“Is anyone else affected by their injuries from Kel’s wolves?” Even though I was all for getting Dina’s help, she’d had a rough day, and it was late. If no one else was in danger, it might be better to call her in the morning.

King Sutton rubbed his hands together. “No. The only wolf that was struggling with healing was Tony, and he just died. The other pack members healed like usual.”

Samuel stepped out of the garage. “It has to be magic since it impacted only the wolves at your mansion. I wonder if she disguised her intention to kill you as a warning.”

I hadn’t thought of that. Any of the royal family could have been killed by a mere scratch, depending on how the spell worked. King Sutton had mentioned on the phone that Edward had almost been injured.

“Don’t act like it was just me at risk.” Edward pointed at his father. “You were right beside me. For all we know, they could’ve been going for you.”

“Thank gods Tony was there to protect you both. I only wish he hadn’t died.” Brittany’s hands shook as she grasped her mate’s arm, and her bottom lip trembled.

They needed time to mourn. King Sutton had called me right after the attack, and then they’d rushed here.

I squeezed Bodey’s hand. “It’s been a long twenty-four hours for everyone. We should all get some rest, and we can have breakfast together in the morning and strategize.”

Bodey linked to me and the royal advisors,In the meantime, I’ll call Dina and see what she and the coven might know about the spell and what Kel could’ve done to make her wolves’ claws deadly.

Running a hand down his face, King Sutton hung his head. “That’s an excellent idea. It’s even later for us with the time difference, and by the morning, my men should have numbers to report back so we can plan and get moving.”

“I’ll help you cook breakfast in the morning,” Stevie offered as she came over and kissed my cheek.I’ll get here around seven.

Bless her. I was never one for cooking, and Janet and Bodey had spoiled me by doing most of it here.

“Please.” Jack snorted. “Like Callie will be doing the work. Bodey will be down there slaving away while he lets her get more shut-eye.”

“Wait.” Brittany blinked. “You don’t have staff to handle that?”

My brows lifted. “You do?” I’d thought Edward was being sarcastic when he’d said they had a butler. The idea of having people wait on me had never crossed my mind, but now that I thought about it, I did remember some staff in my parents’ house.

“That all changed when King Richard and Queen Mila died.” Bodey pressed his lips together. “When Samuel came to live with us, he took care of himself the same as the rest of us.”

“Either way, we’ll all have breakfast in the morning.” Stella winked and took Miles’s hand. “Good night, everyone. Let us know if you need us for anything. Otherwise, we’ll see you in the morning.”

Lucas, Miles, Stevie, Jack, and Stella headed off while Samuel lingered.

Do you want me to put extra wolves on the perimeter?he linked, his irises darkening.I’d hate for something to happen.

Though I trusted King Sutton, there was no harm in having more wolves on the lookout for Kel and her shenanigans.Good idea. Kel will want to confirm what happened to the witches.

Cold dread swirled through our bond as Bodey’s hand tightened. He linked,The coven will know that their witches died, but you’re right. Eventually, they may try to determine what happened.

I hated how everything was stacked against us.When you reach out to Dina, let’s ask if the coven will make sure the woods are spelled more thoroughly. We don’t need any surprises.

While you talk with the witches, I’ll work on assigning more wolves to the watch tonight.Samuel bowed his head to King Sutton and started to leave for Michael and Janet’s.

My heart ached. He was now the royal advisor of Idaho and alpha of this pack, and he didn’t have his own home. I hadn’t thought about it until this moment—when we’d displaced him for King Sutton. Yet another thing Bodey and I needed to fix when things with Kel settled down.

Samuel, please don’t go on watch tonight.Even though Samuel and I hadn’t been raised together, we had several things in common, one being that we didn’t like to ask others to do something we weren’t willing to do ourselves.When we head out to the fight tomorrow, I would like you to come with us, which means I’ll need you rested.

He stopped and smiled, his irises lightening to a milky brown.Of course. I’ll make sure to keep some of our strongest back too, since we’ll want to take them with us.He hugged me then continued around the front of the house.

“That’s a pleasant surprise,” King Sutton murmured when Samuel was far enough away that he wouldn’t hear the low words.

Unsure what he meant, I turned my attention to him. “What?”

“You and your brother.” King Sutton picked up the heavy luggage. “I feared there would be animosity between you two, but your relationship doesn’t seem strained at all—either that or you two are very good at pretending.”

“Oh.” That was a fair assessment, and I could tell by the way the three of them were studying me that they were curious. I shrugged. “He didn’t want to rule. It’s been an adjustment since he expected to have this role, but he’s now a royal advisor and the alpha of Idaho. It works well, and Bodey and I listen to his opinions.”

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