(LOCKE)
Coming to the Human Kingdom isn't something I generally enjoy doing. I find this side of the Veil to be overly complicated.
Shifters drive in their small boxes, preferring human convenience over the strength of their own bodies. But ever since the Eastern rebels have managed to find a way to cross the Veil undetected, it has begun to cause problems.
King Erik Wild has been more than cooperative, but the rebels are sneaky and able to cover their tracks. The Eastern Kingdom has had no choice but to cooperate with us, given the forcible trade restrictions I've imposed upon them. Four years ago, they tried to resist when I launched an investigation. It didn't take long for them to bend when I showed up at their palace with another squadron.
Oh, Ravenna protested, as did Bella, but their adamant displeasure made the entire thing even more satisfying.
