106: Cestus

Cestus Dupree had returned from the walls of Easton landing and was taken back to the Dupree's castle. He was to reclaim his position as Alpha of the Crimson Paw pack. The elders thought it was the right thing to do since the real Finlay was dead. And he was the last of the Dupree's name.

"We should have his head pinned up on a spike in five days," Cestus told Elder Adolphus. They were in the throne room, just the two of them.

"I was thinking it's best we have him locked up in the cell for a lifetime," the elder suggested after raising his head to meet the gaze of the upset-looking young Alpha who was seated on the throne with the crow in his head.

"As much as I would like him to die a slow and painful death, I want to see his head on a spike and left for the crows to feast on."

"As you have commanded, Alpha Cestus," elder Adolphus gave him a firm head bow before taking his leave.

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