A Dire Warning

Little Torin returns to his father, and Valerius easily lifts him back onto his lap. The boy snuggles against his chest with complete trust, as if that were the place he had always belonged.

"I'm ready to go home now, Your Highness. Thank you for welcoming me into your kingdom when I was a complete stranger. Another time, when my problems have been resolved, I'd like to come back with my mate to t