Chapter Forty-Four

Ronin’s heart thumped so hard he thought his rib cage would break. The horror mixed with excitement was a triple shot of adrenalin as his rationale clashed with his wolf’s eagerness to get control.

“If I didn’t know any better, I’d think you were the one that let the mindless beasts into the summer solstice party.” Ronin curled his lip, “ 'Cause- why would you want to have two crazy monarchs if you weren’t trying to undermine the Helm?”

Dr. Reynolds's jaw dropped, “Alpha, I would never, EVER-”

“Relax, Doc.” Caius cut in. “He’s just messing with you. We have shadow guards watching every non-council member who has access to the house. We know you didn’t do it.”

The doctor nodded once, glancing at Ronin with a wary expression. “I wouldn’t have suggested if there was another way.”

Ronin raked a hand through his hair, “I can’t tell the last time I gave my wolf complete control. What if I let go and I can’t come back? We will have an even worse situation on our hands.”

Liora was pretty bad.