{"id":4384,"date":"2026-06-03T07:39:33","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T07:39:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/?p=4384"},"modified":"2026-06-03T07:39:34","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T07:39:34","slug":"full-the-ring-awakened-the-wolves-but-the-wolves-were-never-coming-for-the-king","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/?p=4384","title":{"rendered":"Full &#8211; The Ring Awakened the Wolves. But the Wolves Were Never Coming for the King."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first howl arrived before the first drop of blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It rolled across the kingdom like a voice from another age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ancient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Terrifying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And it stopped the execution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For one impossible moment, the entire capital of Ashkar stood frozen beneath the storm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The executioner remained motionless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His sword hovered inches from the boy&#8217;s neck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rain streamed down the steel blade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet it would not move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Could not move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because something stronger than human will now filled the square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Something older than the kingdom itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the center of it all knelt a fifteen-year-old boy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Barefoot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wearing torn clothes stained with mud and rain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heavy iron chains bound his wrists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And on his finger\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">a silver ring burned like captured sunlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The glow reflected across the execution platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Across the soldiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Across the king himself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No one spoke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No one breathed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then another howl echoed from beyond the walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Closer this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crowd shuddered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fear spread through the square like wildfire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The executioner finally staggered backward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;What is happening?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No one answered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because no one knew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king slowly stepped forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His crimson cloak whipped through the storm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His eyes remained fixed on the ring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not the boy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A strange emotion flickered across his face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regret.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy noticed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the first time since being dragged to the execution platform, he raised his head completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His name was Rowan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And he suddenly realized something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king wasn&#8217;t afraid of the wolves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king was afraid of him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BOOOOOOM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thunder exploded overhead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond the city walls\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the wolves emerged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thousands of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gray wolves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Black wolves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">White wolves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Massive forest wolves larger than horses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They poured from the wilderness like a living river.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Citizens standing atop the walls screamed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Soldiers rushed to defensive positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Archers raised bows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Commanders shouted orders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The wolves never slowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet something felt wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They weren&#8217;t attacking villages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They weren&#8217;t hunting livestock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They weren&#8217;t killing anyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They simply kept moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Toward the capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Toward the execution square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Toward Rowan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king&#8217;s face grew paler with every passing second.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At last, one terrified noble whispered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Your Majesty&#8230;&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king did not respond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another howl echoed across the storm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then hundreds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sound shook the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suddenly\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CRACK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of Rowan&#8217;s chains split apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crowd gasped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The executioner stumbled backward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ring blazed brighter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another chain shattered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Within seconds, the boy stood free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No guard dared approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not with thousands of wolves approaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not with golden light pouring from the ring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king&#8217;s hand slowly moved toward the sword at his waist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rowan stared directly at him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Why are you afraid?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king&#8217;s eyes widened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The question struck harder than any weapon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For several seconds, he said nothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the city gates exploded open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BOOOOOOM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wood splintered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Iron snapped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The massive gates crashed inward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The wolves entered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thousands of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A black tide flowing through the streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Citizens fled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobles screamed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guards raised shields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The wolves ignored them all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not one person was attacked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not one person was bitten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The animals ran directly through the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Straight toward the execution square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Straight toward Rowan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king suddenly shouted:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Stop them!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But nobody moved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobody could.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The wolves flooded into the plaza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hundreds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thousands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Golden eyes glowed beneath the rain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The square disappeared beneath fur and movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet when the wolves reached the execution platform\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">they stopped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every wolf lowered its head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every wolf knelt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To Rowan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crowd fell silent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The kingdom had never witnessed anything like it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thousands of wolves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bowling before a single boy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king closed his eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As though his worst fear had finally arrived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then the largest wolf stepped forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The creature was enormous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its silver fur glimmered beneath lightning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scars covered its body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its golden eyes seemed almost human.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The wolf climbed onto the execution platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Approached Rowan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And gently touched its forehead against the boy&#8217;s hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ring exploded with light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suddenly\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">memories flooded Rowan&#8217;s mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not his own memories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Someone else&#8217;s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A woman running through fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A palace nursery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Soldiers chasing her through dark corridors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A crying infant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A silver ring placed upon a tiny finger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A desperate whisper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Find the wolves.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The vision shattered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rowan staggered backward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His heart pounded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The silver wolf watched him quietly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And Rowan finally understood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ring was not magic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was a message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A promise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The wolves had not come because of power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They had come because of blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king slowly lowered his head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;No&#8230;&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rowan looked toward him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The memories continued unfolding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A queen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A newborn prince.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A betrayal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A murder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A child stolen during the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A loyal servant escaping into the forest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The wolves protecting the infant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Raising him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guarding him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watching him grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The truth hit Rowan like a thunderbolt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His entire life had been a lie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He was not an orphan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He was not a criminal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He was not a nobody.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He was the king&#8217;s son.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lost prince of Ashkar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crowd erupted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobles shouted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guards exchanged shocked glances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king looked as though the world had collapsed around him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rowan stared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;You knew.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king didn&#8217;t answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;You knew!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king finally nodded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rain streamed down his face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Yes.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The square exploded with outrage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rowan felt rage boiling inside him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His entire life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His hunger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His suffering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His loneliness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All because of this man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Why?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king&#8217;s voice broke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Because I thought you were dead.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rowan laughed bitterly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;You expected me to believe that?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;No.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king lowered his eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Because it isn&#8217;t the whole truth.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silence returned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king&#8217;s shoulders trembled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"518\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-161.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-161.png 518w, https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-161-300x261.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 518px) 100vw, 518px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fifteen years of guilt seemed to crush him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally he spoke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;When your mother died, the kingdom fractured.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crowd listened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Several noble houses wanted the throne.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lightning flashed overhead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king continued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;An assassin infiltrated the palace and murdered your nurse. Another attempted to kill you.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His voice cracked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I couldn&#8217;t protect everyone.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rowan remained silent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;So I made a choice.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king looked utterly broken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I ordered my most loyal servant to take you away.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crowd gasped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;You abandoned me.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I saved you.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;You abandoned me.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king&#8217;s eyes filled with tears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Both are true.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The words struck Rowan harder than expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because he could hear the honesty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The regret.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The self-hatred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king had spent fifteen years carrying this burden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet Rowan&#8217;s anger remained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before he could answer\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">a scream erupted from the balcony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone looked up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A nobleman had drawn a hidden crossbow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bolt flew toward Rowan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deadly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The silver wolf moved 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