Chapter 17 Loyalty And The King's Son

• "...Taking control of the seaport privately isn't certainty enough to leave all we have behind and turn our loyalty over to you." The councilor sized up Knight, his eyes cold. "Apt is the biggest and strongest pack in the North. You won't go far in your quest."
• Knight turned away to the window, his half-filled glass of wine sitting untouched, as his uncle did what he did best: drag him into things he'd rather leave out.
• Beside him, Freya stretched out her hand, placing it on his right thigh, and smiled sweetly at him.