"Even in the shadow of war, the Law of Love endures unyielding, unbroken, and absolute."
ALARIC'S POV
The royal council emptied, and the last command was issued, the final strategy set. Riven and the field commanders were executing the difficult, dangerous work of preparing the East and West Flanks for the suicidal breakout, the Double Flank Breakthrough. I had given the most crucial, terrifying order of my reign, and now, the only thing I could do was wait.
I didn't linger, and I walked back to the Royal Chambers, shedding the mantle of the Alpha King with every stride. The intense silver-gold shimmer of the Vayne Law softened, receding from my skin, focusing entirely inward to reinforce my core.
