Kyren's POV
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"Greetings, lord Kyren," Onika muttered, although her voice didn't carry any warmth. "I see you're back from—"
"You're calling me with an expression that seems like you licked acid." Kyren cut her off. He and Farrell walked away from the excavation zone. "And yes, I'm back. Why? Are you keeping tabs on me now?"
The Duke's brows furrowed. "The red sand and ashen clouds are an obvious giveaway. Also... Farrell's there. Which brings me to why I called."
He waited patiently, already smelling the bad news a mile away.
And of course, it came soon enough.
"With the upheaval in Lunaria after the Alpha king's death and the revelation of Beta Axel actually having dealings with the Dark Hand, we have reasons to believe the palace is compromised."
"What palace?"
"Yours, Lord Kyren," Onika remarked with a stiff voice. "He visited there alongside the Alpha Prince for peace talks. Or have you forgotten?"
