"The bloodline curse," Lady Arabella repeated herself. "If you have chosen to be with the Alpha, then you must also be prepared to face the possibility that one of your future pups will inherit the true bearer's fate. Currently, no one knows for certain how the Morgrim's came to be afflicted with such a sad curse, but in every generation, without fail, there is always someone like the true bearer."
She moved closer, her presence commanding Esme's attention. "Donovan has always been under suspicion. People believe he is destined to be the next bearer. And they have every reason to think so. His power is unmatched. He annihilated everyone in the fortress, killed the king, and countless lives were lost in the wake of his fury. To top it off, he cannot die."
