Chapter 119

Thalia POV

"M... My prince, it's an honor to have you in my pack. I was talking to -"

Before he can finish his sentence, his knees pop and buckle. He grunts in pain, face contorting in anguish. After a moment, bones crack; this time, both his wrists.

Valerius wraps his arm around my waist firmly, the darkness vanishing instantly. He puts his nose in my hair and inhales my scent casually as