ief that plagued him. However, the mourning that weighed on him was no longer solely for the loss

ere chosen from the slaves of his harem, each one pregnant with his child, each one tak

Every time a new Luna ascended in his harem, fear, and anguish spread among his subjects and beyond; even the alphas of other packs feared tha

ders, called for an urgent meeting among the council members. It was time to dis

voice echoing through the hall

th solemnity. "We are facing an unprecedented crisis. Our Alpha King, Ulrich,

everyone present. It was evident that something needed to be done b

nd, meeting the worri

to find a solution to this curse. We must act

ion. From ancient rituals to alliances with other clans, all options were considered

seriousness of the situation. It was time to face the truth about the curse th

Ulrich decided to decimate the Gray pack in the Silver Fang Vale, a curse befel

of Galadriel's words. Eldrus stood up among them, his

" Eldrus inquired, his eyes seeking answ

ruth is clear, my brothers. Ulrich can no longer lead our kingdom. His curs

el's suggestion. "This is treason!" he exclaimed, h

passive in the face o

to protect our people. If we do not act now, we wil

ted elder, intervened

one of the Northern Vale through violence, and now we are paying the price for

ng the pressure of hi

threatened," he warned. "He will not hesitate to retaliate a

orget that your reluctance to act puts the entire kingdom in danger

ened and the beta Turin entered, his serious express

e echoing with authority through the room as h

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held the metal cup between his hands. Turin's presence by his side brought a

urin," Ulrich murmured, his ga

sal. He knew the matter was crucial and needed to

my king," Turin insisted,

urin?" Ulrich questi

xpression serious reflecting the

throne room in a secret meeting,"

ng made Ulrich narrow his eyes,

?" he inquired, his curiosity

dfast under Ulrich'

en the kingdom, or rather, you, after the battle against Al

Ulrich tense even more, dark memories

asked, his voice laden with a m

ools myself," Turin explained, shaking his head in

words, a feeling of unea

rse that would befall me if I emerged victorious,"

his eyebrows ra

about it?" he asked, his gaze

h, his gaze distant as h

way to break

ind working quickly to find a so

mate," he declared, his dete

standing the gravit

inquired, ready to act accor

ent, his mind calculating

and blue eyes," he ordered, his voice firm and d

ng the importance of the

esty. I will sta

nd immersed in thoughts about the kingdom's