Chapter 42. The King Arrives

Alpha Kain felt sweat slick his back as the black Maybach pulled over. Black polished shoes stepped down and circled the car to open the back door. A man with a severe look alighted, thick cigar in his mouth, and falcon eyes surveyed Clearwater's entourage with contempt. After he got down, a slim woman in a seductive red dress followed after him, clinging to his arm.

"Darling, is this the place? It's so small." She walked delicately, as if the ground were made of trash.

"Alpha Kain of Clearwater Pack greets you, sire." Alpha Kain bowed low. The Alpha King did not reply; instead, he stared down at the group. Beside Alpha Kain, Beta Charl's chubby under jaw jiggled in fear, and sweat lined his forehead. He couldn't wait to wash his hands off the Princely Heir's disappearance; the Alpha King was too imposing!

Fear gripped Alpha Kain's heart as he remained in a bowing position. Three weeks had passed since the disappearance of his son and the Princely Heir; a message h