Caleb Power charged through me as the final rush of blood filled my mouth. His heart stuttered and stopped. The royal guard’s body slumped lifeless at my feet. My muscles twitched and my hands buzzed. It turned out shifter blood was even better than human blood. I tipped my head back and barked a laugh. It was good to be on top. I watched my handful of new soldiers as they laid waste to this supposedly royal pack. I savoured the sounds of tearing flesh for a few minutes then I marched inside the palace. I’d never been here as an alpha. I hadn’t been important enough. Now though, I would take ownership of it. I knew where he’d be holed up. I paused and inhaled. I could smell her faint scent, it smelt different somehow. I’d only just missed her. One of the few useful things Demetri did w