This is just a short "introductory" chapter for the second phase of this story.
Auria had been sent back into the Lupine lands with the task of keeping the secret of Ulrik's return and whereabouts. The atmosphere around the Lupine lands was far too hostile at the moment and it was not Ulrik's time. One day, the wolves would come to realize that changes would need to be made and it would be then that Ulrik would appear. Auria would visit Wyvern's Court once in a while to bear news of any upcoming changes around the pack. Yet, with every new moon, her visits would become scarce until it was hard to tell when she would show up and when she would not.
Meanwhile, not once did Oliza ever show her love to Ulrik. Their love for one another could still be seen with the discreet glances they gave each other, glances filled with longing and love but nothing else was done. If Avaram ever doubted Oliza's love, he never said a word.
Time went by slowly and Ulrik would leave to the outer wooded areas of Wyvern's Court to run during each full moon, running to greet the moon's beauty and to forget his tormenting love for the future queen of the three kingdoms. He doubted that Oliza would ever leave everything to be with him. One day, she would be a mother and queen, her responsibilities high and demanding. She would have no more time to live their quiet romance and Ulrik only hoped that by then, he would leave to be with his people.