Author's POV Caesar's appearance at the doorway was as silent as it was sudden, his keen ears having caught every word exchanged between the women. Both Sylvia and Helena whipped their heads around simultaneously, equally shocked. How had the Wolf King returned home without either of them sensing his presence? Helena recovered first, practically running to Caesar's side, her expression transforming completely. "Cae," she pleaded, her voice honey-sweet, "it's not what you think. I was just joking around with your wife." Sylvia rose to her feet, crossing her arms with amused disbelief written across her face. "Really? If this was all just jokes, then perhaps I should share some 'jokes' of my own with my dear sister-in-law." Helena's face contorted with embarrassment, her

