In the last week, Alpha Koz and Kailani sent words throughout the four corners of the kingdom with the news and also a declaration of a twenty-one-day mourning period in the entire kingdom. This was for all those who remained faithful to the crown and they sent it discreetly so it wouldn’t arouse King Elliott. He also told Kailani about the great evil that had happened at the Palace. The council of alphas gathered in the elder’s court, awaiting Robb Ainsworth’s arrival. They found out Elliott had lured them in, using the letter as an ambush for their massacre.

After the declaration of Robb Ainsworth’s over a week ago, the...