That night, prior to Wallace’s return from his run, the news of Queen Orla's wedding to Lycan King Haakon had spread through the Kingdom like a plague. Anne, who had been desperately waiting for his return, stopped him from entering the living room by rushing down the stairs. “Wallace, we need to talk.” she blocked his path. “Not now, Anne,” he walked past her. “Wallace, it is…” “Alpha Prince,” Beta Kane rushed into the palace, jogging over to Wallace. “The top five packs are here requesting an urgent meeting with you,” he informed. “What is this all about?” Anne’s ears perked up at the news but what surprised her was Wallace’s calm demeanor. It seemed as if he had been expecting them. “It’s obviously about the Alpha Prince taking over the throne. They are surly here to pressure