At the time, Osborne had chosen not to act, not because he didn't understand the significance of Adrian's bloodline, but because blood alone meant little if it remained asleep.
Over the centuries, many ancient bloodlines had gradually disappeared into lesser races. Some resurfaced generations later, only to weaken and eventually vanish again.
He had believed Adrian's bloodline would suffer the same fate, especially since the Carter family had lived among ordinary werewolves for generations without showing any signs of awakening their ancient heritage.
For that reason, Osborne had never considered Adrian Carter a serious threat to his throne.
But that was before Stella Norton appeared.
Before the strange incidents surrounding her began attracting attention.
And before rumours about the long-lost Moon Ring started circulating again.
