Plus that Tonya had never liked the Storm family. They were too proud, too powerful for her taste. Their influence over a significant portion of the packs was unsettling, and their wealth was also concerning. If the Storms continued to grow in power, they could potentially rival the royal line itself. This prospect had always worried Tonya, but her husband, Anton, had dismissed her concerns, insisting that the Storms were vital allies.
To Tonya's dismay, her son had grown close to Azriel Storm, the heir to the Storm bloodline. This bond had made it even harder for her to influence Markus. He was no longer a boy she could control; he was a man with his own mind and leadership, and Tonya felt her influence slipping away.
And now, Kaia Storm was daring to charm her son. The thought made Ton
