"So we finally have a face to one of them." The new king said when he saw Noel's face.
Nicholas felt like he was with kindred spirits… or perhaps he was simply feeling restricted. If he could have changed roles with the man in front of him, Nicholas would do it in a heartbeat.
"I can finally thank you and your men with much more ease." Nicholas thanked the hunter and smiled somberly. "It does not seem much, but I will also be holding a memorial service for all those who have fallen that day."
Noel bowed his head. "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Nicholas watched the expression and slowly asked. "Do you know their names?"
Silence came at that moment and a look of hesitation flickered in Noel's face. "Hunter. Ross. Lilibeth and many others. I remember all our fallen members, Your Majesty."
It was Nicholas' first test of character to Noel. It gave him a chance to see if the Head of the Royal Lycan Hunters was someone he could trust.
