Chapter 26

ODESSA’S POV

I squinted my eyes at him, “Doesn't he participate every year?”

Hugo shook his head, “No. He doesn't.”

“Why? And why is it such a big deal?” I asked, folding my body and tucking my foot under my butt.

“Well, everyone is excited because as dangerous as it sounds, we might finally get a chance to see the King’s wolf. Some of these games involve shifting.” Hugo explained.

I cocked my head to the side, “Doesn't the King shift?”

“No, he doesn't. He hasn't from the minute his wife, the Lycan Queen died.” A solemn expression clouding Hugo’s face.

“That's not possible. I've seen the King’s wolf. Or at least I had a small tiny glance.” I chuckled.

Hugo turned to me with wide eyes while Evelyn perched up on her arm, “That's not possible, Princess.”

“What?”

“You couldn't have seen the King’s wolf. You couldn't have.” Evelyn said with a serious expression.

“And why is that?” I folded my arms, suddenly feeling offended.

“Because if you did. You'd be dead, Princess.” Hugo re