He stared at me for a long moment, his expression unreadable and complex. Then he let out a soft scoff. "Fine. I'll go with you. But if it's proven that I am the lawful heir, then you, Kael Stormshadow, must never appear before me again!"
I nodded without hesitation. "Agreed."
We made our way to the Neutral Custodian House and sought out Sabine Goldvein, the Custodian of Seals.
She carefully retrieved a warded lockbox, her movements precise and reverent as she explained, "This lockbox contains the documents for the heir-seal trust that Alpha Fenris established for Kael Stormshadow during his lifetime, along with a trust seal-token. The blood-key for withdrawals and the scent-key for this lockbox are known only to the true heir."
He made a courteous gesture toward Alaric Ravenhart. "Please proceed, Alpha Ravenhart."
Alaric approached the warded lockbox, his head turning left to glance behind him, then tilting right, confirming no one stood at his back.
He extended his left hand, his smallest finger raised, while his forefinger pressed against the blood-key runes.
The seal emitted a series of soft pulses, and everyone's hearts tightened with each quickening beat.