Chapter 72

Cerys's POV

"Eat something first."

Valerius's voice was low-half command, half concern, carrying that unmistakable edge of Alpha dominance that could bend even air to his will. His eyes glowed faintly under the torchlight, a wolf's gaze cutting through the haze of incense and smoke. Then, softer, "Do you like the fireworks?"

The night sky above the Moonglen Citadel burned with color.

Fire after fi