*Isla*

What the hell?

When I first hear the voice in my head, I freeze. How is this possible? We haven’t even been gone all that long, and I was so careful when I left the castle not to leave any clues, to make sure the people in charge knew not to give away my location.

Yet, there he is, that demanding voice in my head, wanting to know where I am.

I feel compelled to answer him. After all, he is the Alpha King. Even in my own lands, I am bound to reply.

“Maddox? What’s going on?”

I have stopped walking, and the other members of my party...