Wolf king Arrival~

The wolf king's entourage arrives in Mergus cloud palace the next day in his large number cart carrying his luggage and his entourage.  Mergus and Luke with some of the maids were standing at the foot of his manor to welcome them. He had a pleasant smile on his face which matches the wine-red coat he draped

over the milk shirt body hugs underneath his black waist pant. The wolf king's entourage walks towards him in a gentle step. His wife, Beta, Daughter, and subordinate follow behind him. He started immediately standing in front of Mergus. 

"Your Lordship, Mergus, it was unexpected of You." The Wolf king commented, leaving a deeper meaning behind his words. Mergus frowns slightly and masks his expression with a fake smile. He steps closer to the Wolf king while maintaining a warm smile. "You are graced, to be here! In my humble abode…" He retorted, using his arms to gesture inside his Palace as he shifted his body slightly aside.

His words, filled with hidden sarcasm. The Wolf king's eyes twitch as he growls silently while maintaining a heated gaze with Mergus. The silent war went on for a few seconds before it got interrupted by the slight cough made by the Wolf Queen standing so close to the Wolf king. 

"You don't plan to make a whole scene here! Do you??" She whispered gently to his ears while covering her mouth with a white handkerchief. Mergus, kept on with a sly smile on his face as he observes them. The Wolf king let out a dry laugh.

 "Such an honor!" He said while laughing. Mergus follows the same mood as him, chuckles, and gestures inside. "You are welcome to the Cloud Palace." Luke takes the lead and leads them inside. Mergus exchanged a glance with him. He nods silently understanding the meaning of the sign. 

"I hope you enjoy your stay here! See you at dinner." Mergus left them with the words as he took his leave through the other side Of the hallway. 

The wolf king nods in understanding. His daughter silently steals glances at Mergus as her eyes shine filled with admiration. "What's the problem, Asher?" Her growing romantic thoughts got interrupted by her Mother, the Wolf king's wife. "Uhh, Nothing… I'm just looking around." She explained, convincing her Mother. 

"Alright, remember where we are… Don't do anything to offend your Father." Her mother reminded her in a serious voice. She nods and hits her mother's forearm playfully.

"Your highnesses, this way please?" Luke, offered as he led them inside the castle, taking a staircase at the center of the hall made of shining stones. The Wolf King and his entourage admire the cloud Palace as they walk. The rooftop was made very high above their heads. It was designed with flowery characters while a beautiful chandelier was fixed at the center radiating the whole place with light.

The ties of the floor were designed with prints of Phoenix and dragons giving it the color of milk white and red flames. The wolf king sneered slightly as his eyes caught the image on the wall facing the opposite side of the hallway they were led to. 

Luke stops in front of a room with a brown door. He turns to face the Wolf king with a warm smile on his face. "Wolf King, l will leave you to rest. Do let us know if you need anything." Luke asserted as he bows slightly. The Wolf king acknowledges by nodding slightly. Luke looks at the Wolf king's wife and gives a slight nod before turning to the Beta and the Wolf King's daughter Asher.

"You may follow me to your rooms." He informs the Wolf king Beta and Daughter and leaves the brown door. The Wolf King exchanged glances with his subordinate, who nodded in mutual understanding. Luke takes them to their rooms. He left the Wolf Princess with a maid to attend to her. 

While he led the Beta to the guest room close to the wolf King. "Enjoy your stay here," he concludes and turns to take his leave. "Wait!!" He stopped on his track hearing the Beta's voice. He turns to face him, raising a questioning gaze at him. The Wolf King's Beta smiles slightly at his expression. 

"I believe you are Luke, Mergus' trusted aid?" He asks directly, meeting his gaze. Luke frowned and replied coldly. "You dare to speak of my Lordship's name as you like? Show some respect!" The Wolf King's Beta nods his head mockingly and continues. 'He is such a tough one, I see…' he thought to himself. 

"Young man, I meant no harm. By the way, the name is Philip." He introduced himself with a slight smile spread across his face as he outstretched his hands for a handshake. Luke observes him for a while. He could not decipher his intentions, not changing his expression. He took the handshake and raised a brow in the next sec when he felt the strong grip of Philip on his palm. His eyes darken. 

He moves to remove his palms from his hold. Philip refuses for a moment, drawing his hands back with his own. Luke put more pressure and pry his palms out of his hand. "Have some dignity, Beta, Philip!" He reprimanded him in a stern voice and started to walk out of there. After his departure, Philip stares at the red mark he left on his palms and stares at his disappearing back deep in thought.

Luke, scuffs as he walks out. "What a bunch of crazy Dogs." He spats ironically. Discussion, obvious on his handsome face.