It couldn't be helped. Darius was just away at the wedding just days ago, but he had to leave again—for the Mirage Castle this time. He didn't even know how long he would be gone. Some elite wolves would be with them, as well as Ansel. Julian would have to stay behind to man the fort.
Moreover, Nicholai had invited his rogues to guard the perimeter. Even the race leaders were on high alert the moment Nicholai had left the vicinity. Darius figured that there was indeed war already… just not on his doorstep—exactly what he wanted.
Darius closed the book he was reading to the treasures that decided to sleep in Megan's room for the night. They were going to watch their daddy and their uncle leave later in the morning, and even Megan's dear adult friend was going with them.
