*Erik POV
My hands trembled and threatened to rip the letter apart.
‘To the Bastard brother and prince,
I must say that I am surprised you’ve managed to stay alive this long. I am even more surprised that you’ve found yourself a band of worthless rabble to follow you, no doubt they are as cowardly and weak as you are.
However, the fun ends here, little brother. I intend to end Falcon before the snows fall and have no desire to deal with a flea on my side, so I am going to make you an offer: meet with me at the Stone Steps Pass tomorrow and we can discuss the terms of your surrender. You may Thank Lady Ariana for convincing me to show you mercy.
Hawke Briarly, the True Alpha King of Oakheart.’
It stung; the fact that Hawke still considered me a weakling, that he thought he could kick me when I was down and I would just bend over and take it.
