Chapter 41

**Kaelen

“You know, usually when I’m received at other people’s castles, we at least have tea,” I said after recovering my composure. I try very hard not to look at Vanya. Or Silas. Hell, I don’t even look at Jace or Gareth. I keep my focus entirely on Sybil.

“Well, you did sneak in,” Sybil admonished me. “That doesn’t put us at a good beginning, now does it, Alpha Vance?”

I shrugged. “You’re rath