In the gardens of the manor, his men were easily outnumbered by the men of the Whiteclaw pack. Even though their real attendance was thin in the marriage, Kaizan knew that there were many stationed in hidden posts. And with such little numbers it was a guaranteed fact that in case a fight ensued, it would be bloody, but last for a less time.
The Whiteclaw pack pursued his unison with zeal and King Dmitri had accepted it with equal enthusiasm. Kaizan wasn't the happiest man on the earth when Ileus had come with this news. He had protested and he resented the agreement between the two packs without his consent. He used to joke about the royalty for marrying because of making political alliances. However, none that he knew married to make political alliances. Instead, all found their mates. So why shouldn't he? But it was an order from the king and as his Second in Command, he had to follow the order.
