Voren's eyes turned ice-cold in a flash, but before he could fire back any kind of response, the Alpha King strode out of the room with that same powerful, commanding presence he always carried.
Knowing his father was with Seraphine, Voren quickly reached out through their mind link, his thoughts urgent and protective.
'Dad, the Alpha King is looking for you. And remember, Seraphine wants everything kept completely secret until after the festival. Please don't ruin this for her.'
His father's reply came back almost immediately, warm but distracted. 'Thanks for the reminder. I almost forgot to tell you something important. She really needs to stay warm, and we've got to find more nutritious food that she'll actually enjoy eating. If we help her build up her strength right now, she might be able to spend a few days in the city without completely wearing herself out.'
