I gave a sharp, subtle glare to both Theon and Eryx as I finally neared the head of the long obsidian table. They looked back at me with expressions that were so uncharacteristically soft it made my skin crawl. By showing this kind of mindless devotion in front of the most powerful people in the kingdom, they weren't just being sweet; they were painting a massive target on my back. I could practically hear the whispers starting before I even took my seat.
By the end of the day, my suspicions were confirmed as news of the Prince and the King being tamed by a wolf sent shockwaves throughout the entire realm. The gossip spread like a wildfire through the palace hallways and down into the city streets. The exact words being tossed around were that I had tamed the King and the Prince like a co
