Chapter 233

Third Person's POV

A circle of wolves returned to the study, their steps heavy with suspicion.

Since the involved parties refused to speak, the matter could only be labeled as an ordinary domestic conflict.

But between mated wolves, once claws were raised, the offending side-the Shadowscourge bloodline-was bound to be considered at fault.

Hugh regarded Valerius Mercer with a deep, somber gaze.

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