CUSRED BY THE FULL MOON

matched only by the strength of its rulers. King Alaric, the mighty Alpha King, stood as a pillar of strength for his people, his broad shoulders carrying the weight of t

their love a beacon for the kingdom. Their son, Prince Caelum, was the crown jewel of their union. Young, vibrant, and full of promise, he had inherited the best qualities of both parents.

egacy was certain Caelum would take the throne and continue his work. The King had no doubt that his son would lead with honor, just as he had. Lyanna, too, had seen he

, he had never been chosen as heir to the throne. His role as advisor had granted him power, but it had never granted him the one thing he truly desired,the crown. Alaric, the rightful King, was a powerful and just leader, but Macus could not shake the feeling that the throne had always been his by birthright. His resentment simmered for years, growing like a shadow in the depths of his heart. And with every p

ght of seizing the throne for himself. He would not sit idly by and let his niece o

ghted by the King's rule. Some had been passed over for positions of power, others were merely dissatisfied with the status quo. Together, they began to form a network of

med. Whispers reached his ears, stories of unrest, murmurs of rebellion. The King had always prided himself on keeping a close watch over his people, but this tim

hed with a troubling report. "Your Majesty," the guard began, his voice hes

ted his advisors, but something about the guard's words un

re, Sire. But there are whispers in every corn

the concern in her eyes as she watched him, sensing his unease. But there was something more, something that Alaric couldn't ignore.

a growing suspicion, my love," he confessed, his voice heavy. "I fear there may be someone close t

cern. "Who would dare? Who co

w, Alaric could not shake the feeling that his brother-in-law was hiding something. There had always been a tension between them, a silent understanding that they were

e. "We need to watch him closely, Lyanna. We ca

. His thoughts were a whirlwind of suspicion and doubt. Could Macus truly be behind this be

could feel it. The kingdom was on the edge of somethi