Book 2. Chapter 1. Rogue King

Adrianna’s POV

“Long live the King of beasts!”

“Long live the Rogue King!”

The noise outside was deafening—the laughter, the cheers, and the pounding of boots on stone. The excitement was everywhere, much to my annoyance.

From the window of my tower, I watched with a deep scowl fixed on my face as men paraded the legendary Beast King in a cage for everyone to see. Wolves from far and near huddled around it, giving coins to the men in order to take a closer look at it.

My grip tightened against the window frame so hard that my knuckles turned white. Hell, I didn’t see fun in any of this at all. This was annoying.

I couldn’t hold it anymore, and before I knew it, I let out a loud scoff in disbelief.

“What? You don’t seem to like the show that much, do you?” Alaric, my mate who was standing beside me, noted. His tone was casual as he was also watching the ongoing show downstairs.

“Of course not. I just don’t understand what