Some of the wolves who went on the expedition returned to the settlement to inform their master - Nicolai of their successful mission. The victorious smirk on their faces said it all as they approached the throne.
“Master,” one knelt. “We return with good news. The expedition was successful. We traced the blood trail to the place where we are certain the human nurse is.”
A triumphant smile crossed his lips. Earlier he was anxious, worried that they’ll end up failing him like they always did. He was so used to their failure, he was already mapping out another plan and thinking of how best to punish them if they did. But the news he just heard made his heart swell with joy. They were saved and he will move on with the next phase of the plan.
He turned to the soothsayer who was standing a
