"Had I been aware of your visit, I would have prepared more thoroughly to welcome you," Sheila remarked as she offered Scarlett a glass of apple juice, recalling that it was her favorite during past visits.

"Even I was unaware that I would be visiting. Zachary had traveled to Crescent Isle to address issues of peace, law, and order. At this moment, that is precisely what we need. Zachary extended an offer for me to join, but I declined. There were so much activities in the capital, and I could not forsake that for an unexpected few days trip.

After the restoration of the Lycan world two years ago, she...