Chapter 91. Moonlit Assurance

Benson’s Pov

I observe from my window the sun rising over the castle walls, painting the sky with golden and rosy hues. There's a peace over the kingdom, a peace I fought to maintain during my personal storms. Yet for me, peace is still distant; the dawn of a new day brings with it overwhelming anxiety and palpable uncertainty. The kingdom is safe from Jimmy Doorson's tyranny, but my position as king is not. Jimmy left a trail of destruction for me to clean up, creating battles I am still being forced to fight.

The television in my room reveals the headline news: our economy is stable, growing stronger every day. However, a battle still looms opposing my right to be king. Debates rage in various newspapers, questions are raised, and the populace still seems frightened by what Jimmy portrayed of me to them.

I stare at the man reporting the population's insecurities. Once again, the video Jimmy manipulated of me as a werewolf plays on the screen. I am