Phoebe leaned against Jason, relaxing and enjoying their present company. If this was how the rest of the evening went, she wouldn’t mind it at all. So focused on their group, she didn’t notice the arrival of the royal family until the King stepped forward, raising a hand to call everyone to attention.
“Friends, allies, alphas and lunas, it pleases me to see so many gathered here for my dear daughter’s birthday,” the King announced.
He stood on the edge of the courtyard where the ledge gave him a natural height advantage. Beside him, Queen Leah maintained a severe expression, looking uncomfortable as all eyes turned toward them. Next to her stood a younger she-wolf, clearly the princess they were gathered to honor, while on the king’s far right were two males, the princes. The king, que
