Caius's POV
I returned to my home as the moon hung high in the night sky. The talk with Zeke had gone perfectly another piece moved on the board exactly where I wanted it.
The grand hall of the Vampire Court fell silent as I entered. Fifty of my kind stood at attention, their eyes sparkling with hunger and respect. Unlike the wild werewolves, my court understood order.
"My Prince," my helper Livia bowed deeply, her platinum hair catching the candlelight. "The scouts have returned with news."
I took my seat on the obsidian throne, letting my gaze sweep over the gathered vampires. "And?"
"The Midnight Queen has revealed herself to the Alpha," Livia said. "Kieran Wolfe is poisoned with silver but alive. The Ruby Wolf remains by his side."
I tapped my fingers against the chair, feeling a smile tug at my lips. "And Zeke?"
"Heading toward his sister, as you predicted."
Perfect. Everything was happening according to my plan. Five hundred years of waiting was finally bearing fruit.
