The Unlawful Claim

TORIN

The messenger reached my chamber shortly after sunrise. He bowed quickly and delivered the report without delay. A disturbance had begun at Vanya's villa.

"Describe the situation," I said.

"Property damage, Alpha."

"Who is responsible?"

"Corva and her son Gareth."

The names immediately confirmed the seriousness of the matter.

"Send riders ahead," I ordered.

"Yes, Alpha."

I left the stronghol