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    Das‘ p.o.v.


    After everyone else has walked into their suites, take the stairs to the floor below.


    “Everyone out in the hallway.” I call out as I close the door behind me. It is a matter of seconds before everyone is lined up, just as I expected.


    “You may have seen it before we entered the hotel and I am here to confirm it. Prince Quin found his connection.” I announce. Not everyone was out of their SUV when Quin carried Larissa into the hotel and they were on the first elevator up.


    “Your job has gotten a little moreplex. Larissa is deaf and needs an open mind–link to hear what is being said around her. I need three volunteers to be her ears. You will ensure that one of you is with her at all times.” I inform them.


    Three women, whom I have gotten close to during my training, step forward. Larissa couldn’t have asked for a better group to help her out and she is going to need their help.


    “As for the rest of you, I need you to keep your eyes and ears open. Larissa might be the target of women who want to scare her off or even take her ce. Any disrespect toward Larissa will not be tolerated and no one will receive a warning.” I continue.


    We all know that their bond can be formed before we return to the Pce and if that happens, Larissa will have Quin’s mark on her neck.


    “King Vaughn will issue a statement upon our return and that is the only warning anyone will ever get. Which means that you toss them in the dungeons after showing any kind of disrespect toward Larissa and Captain Joshua will inform King Vaughn and me.” I say.


    “Don’t worry about it, Your Highness. We have this covered.” Joshua says. “I need four volunteers to be Larissa’s shadow. Outside this group and the Royal family, no one will know their identity. It will be your job to protect Larissa from all harm.”


    Without hesitation, four Guardians step forward. epting this assignment is serious because they will receive an order from Uncle Vaughn to protect Larissa at all costs, even from her Mate and his family.


    Every Queen and future Queen gets a shadow detail to keep them safe. A bullseye magically appears on their backs when the connection is found and the bond is forming, but it doesn’t disappear after being marked and mated.


    “Uncle Vaughn, I need you to perform a shadow oath.” I say through the mind–link and I know he will be here as fast as he can.


    Joshua guides the four volunteers into the closest suite, while we wait for Uncle Vaughn to arrive. Once he gets down the stairs, I point at the suite where the volunteers are and after closing the door, we can only wait.


    It takes about ten minutes for the door to open again and Uncle Vaughn has a grin on his face as he walks out of the suite; he seems to like the volunteers.


    “Thank you for volunteering.” Uncle Vaughn says. “I believe we might need more volunteers for Larissa, but I need to discuss that with Prince Quin.”


    “Toote. Larissa already has three volunteers to be her ears.” I inform Uncle Vaughn and all he does is shake his head.


    I follow Uncle Vaughn up the stairs and am a little surprised to see Quin and Larissa in the main suite.


    “Quin, is your mind–link open?” I ask him and after he nods, I continue. “Larissa, you have a shadow detail. Four Guardians who will follow you almost everywhere and who will protect you at all costs, even their own lives.”


    “Every Queen and future Queen has one, Larissa.” Uncle Vaughn says when she starts to look ufortable.


    I thought I had a lot to get used to when I moved to the Pce, but as the future Queen,


    Larissa will have to make many more changes and sacrifices.


    The only good thing for her is the absence of her family. With them out of the picture and no longer able to put her down, her life might be a bit easier. In addition to that, she has Caitlin by her side and a familiar face around always makes life easier.


    “Elder Jensen will be here before dinner. We will leave tomorrow after breakfast and pay a visit to Night Wind Pack. I hope to be done there within a few hours and head to our next hotel.” Uncle Vaughn says.


    I see that Quin isn’t too happy with this rapid change of events. As the Crown Prince, he needs to focus on the case and keeping his mind–link open for Larissa, which will prove to be difficult.


    A momentter we hear a knock on the door and open it to invite Majandra in.


    “Larissa, this is Majandra. She is one of three volunteers to be your ears in every situation.” I say. “During meetings, it will be difficult for Quin to keep his mind–link open for you and that is where Majandra and the otherse in.”


    “Your Highness, it is an honor to meet you. We will be with you during every meeting or a


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    walk around the Pce grounds. Nothing will be hidden from you, at any time.” Majandra says as she bows in respect.


    Larissa looks from Majandra to me and back again. A small smile on her lips as she realizes what kind of freedom she will finally have.


    “Thank you, Majandra. I’d like you to extend my thanks to the others as well.” Larissa finally says and Majandra takes her leave.


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    Turn Around


    1 hand Larissa the file we have on Night Wind Pack. She needs to know what we will find there and how we n to address the issue.


    “How did it go with Derek?” Uncle Vaughn asks when Elder Jensen finally arrives at the hotel. “He got the Royal treatment. Your Brother came to pick them up himself and after I informed him about Larissa, he had a few harsh words to share with Derek.” He answers.


    I never met my Uncle, but I have heard stories about him. He never wanted anything to do with the Throne and was happy when he shifted into a Wolf. After finding his connection, he discussed his idea to take over Silver Grover Pack with him and both decided it was the best thing for them.


    They have been in charge of Silver Grover Pack for almost twenty years now and ording to Uncle Vaughn, they have turned things around there.