“But Heiko… is no longer a child we can guide. Today, I saw in his eyes something I haven't seen before.”
“What?” Queen Lana asked softly.
Paul looked at his mate. “Peace. Not submission. Not rage. Peace. The beast in him was quiet.”
That silenced the table more than anything else could have.
Peter blinked in disbelief. Thas opened his mouth, then closed it again. Queen Lana’s lips pressed into a thin line.
“That girl… she did that?” she whispered.
Paul nodded once. “I have no idea if she plays a role or not. But he made a decision. And you all know him. Once Heiko decides something, not even the Moon Goddess could sway him. There’s no turning back now.”
Silence lingered. The clinking of silverware resumed slowly, tension still thick in the air.
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The heavy wooden door slammed sh
