I sit quietly in the prison under Hidden Claws’ storage shed, watching Witch Cassandra dream walk through the tenth Rogue’s mind. Her assistant take the time with the dream link they have to write what they see while Ariven, Amberle and Ira go through the reports.
“When you told me to come here I never thought it would be to learn that Prince Coro is alive and that a war is budding.” The Priestess states with a sigh and I send and apologetic smile her way.
“It could be worse. We could be barging into the Royal Pack and fight Alexander to give the throne to the rightful Queen.” Dominic chuckles out as he, Mika and Lace walk in with refreshments. I sigh, thinking about the next dilemma I will have to face soon. That sixteen-year-old Crystalline thorn will have to be placed on the throne soon as the true heir and that Coro’s line will have to end one way or another.
“We have two more years before Crystalline is eighteen and a legal adult. For now, we just watch over her as best as we can and send help when possible.” Ariven adds as he hands me a glass of lemonade from the cart of refreshments and pulls me in to his side.
“I will bring the idea of an Alliance to Alexander in the mean time, stating that since we are from the Royal blood line, we should protect and help each other.” I suggest just as Witch Cassandra finishes her dream walk and slumps in her chair. Her assistant hands Ira the newest notebook to go through as Mika hands the Witch a glass of lemonade and helps the hard working woman to relax.
“Of all the dreams I have walked, I have never seen so many disgusting acts by one man.” The black-haired woman states, her voice quivering with emotions that I can not pinpoint. I sigh, leaning closer to my mate as I look to the she-wolf that Cassandra had just dream walked in. A very skinny rogue with signs of sexual abuse that only Coro would do.
“He’s done similar things to me because of the Blakes.” I admit, seeing the shocked look cross Cassandra’s face.
“Well that man must die then. Centuries of tyranny in the shadows have been caused by Coro. If I am not mistaken, Alexander is being controlled by his some-time great grandfather as well.” The room grows silent as the sudden realization that Coro rules the werewolf world from the shadows brings one more problem to light. The possibility of him taking over from Alexander becoming a reality one day soon.
“If I have learned anything about Coro, it’s that he will be like the shadows and gone when light is shined on him. The only thing we can do now is plan for the final battle and I believe that will have to happen once we have Princess Crystalline on our side.” I voice out my thoughts, seeing Cassandra nod in agreement. With Cassandra taking time to sort out the Rogues and their memories, Lace agrees to house the Witch on her territory until the job is done and each Rogue has either been executed or given a second chance in one of our packs. Tonight is our last night in Hidden Claws and with the weeks we have had dealing with everything thrown our way the moment Silver Crystal Crescent arrived, I am in need of a night of relaxing before heading home.