Leonidas' POV

I stood on the field, my mind still weighed down by the previous night's turmoil with Casandra. It was a restless night, and I felt the fatigue in my bones. But as the Lycan King, I couldn't afford to show weakness.

Adrian and the Lycan generals gathered around me for a briefing on the troops' deployment. Their expressions were stern and resolute. The time for action was at hand.

"Your Highness, the troops are prepared and ready for deployment," Adrian reported.

I nodded, my thoughts clearing as I focused on the task at hand. "Excellent. We've waited long enough. But before we move, we must wait for Isadora's...