Chapter 73

Cerys's POV

A murmur swept through the grand hall of Moonglen Citadel-half awe, half fear.

None dared speak too loudly under the weight of the Shadowscourge Alpha's gaze.

Valerius stood beside me like a storm barely contained. Every motion-the way he served me wine, brushed his fingers across my wrist, adjusted the cloak around my shoulders-felt both reverent and possessive. He didn't need words.