Chapter 41

"Of course," he conceded with a graceful inclination of his head. "I meant no offence. Merely an observation about unusual coincidences."Buck relaxed slightly, though his wolf remained on alert. "The palace gardens continue this way," he said, deliberately changing the subject. "I believe there's a section dedicated to Frostmoon's indigenous plants ahead."As they resumed walking, Nikolai fell into step beside Elliot, subtly separating the twins. "Your brother has always been direct," he observed quietly. "A valuable trait in some circumstances, dangerous in others.""Different approaches serve different purposes," Elliot replied neutrally. "Thunder Peak values both strength and strategy."In their hidden overlook, Elizabeth nodded with approval. "They're handling him better than I expected," she murmured to Luna Phoebe. "Especially considering how little time they've had to prepare."The future queen

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Chapter 42

As they followed the messenger back toward the East Salon, Buck and Elliot exchanged a brief glance. Without words, both acknowledged what they had witnessed, the revealing crack in Nikolai's carefully constructed facade.In the royal corridor, Elizabeth and Luna Phoebe had already returned to the salon through more conventional paths. The princess had removed her mask briefly to confer with her father, her voice low as she reported what they had observed in the garden."Nikolai is probing more directly than expected," she murmured, keeping her voice below the hearing of Alpha Frost, who was engaged in conversation with a royal advisor across the room. "He's particularly focused on my potential presence at the Academy."King Alexander's expression remained impassive, though his eyes darkened slightly at this information. "Not unexpected, though concerning in its boldness. And the twins?""Handling themselves with

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