It wasn't just about Riona; it was also about Florian. He couldn't leave him in the palace any longer—not after being pushed down the stairs. Who knew what might happen next?
He knew he shouldn't compare Florian to his younger self. Florian was far luckier. At least he had Riona, who was entirely devoted to him. Thorin, on the other hand, had no one at that time.
So, no matter what, he was determined to get them out of there. Riona had werewolf blood running in her veins, she would adapt to the pack with no trouble. As long as no one discovered who her father was, the siblings should be safe.
That's what he thought, but sometimes, reality makes jokes on you.
Looking at Puck and Zane—his only allies in the palace—he clasped his hands together and pleaded, "Please, help me…"
