Valor braced himself for the most explosive outburst yet. “In light of recent… developments in Alagumalai’s… relationship with His Grace, the kingdom’s access to anything pertaining to the hunters sh—”

“Finish that sentence and you’ll die,” Greg snarled. “The treaty clearly states the kingdom would be given at least seven days in notice before my involvement can cease.”

“I was getting there, Your Grace,” Valor hummed. “The kingdom is being notified as we speak.”

“By whom? Ferdinand’s secretary?”

“By the deputy defense minister. We expect an immediate demand for a meeting to renegotiate the terms from your rulers, because some in the ministry suspect that the lycans who found Upshaw...