Chapter 109

25. A King’s Power

SKYLA.

We reach our destination soon after, but I have no idea where we are going as we drive through an underground tunnel.

Although it is underground, the walls and roof of the tunnel seem to be made of some sort of glittering stone. It’s smoothed with lights running along the entire length.

“Alpha Royce…” Owen says quietly.

“Yes?”

“The news may have gotten to your father, although I stressed that this guest – yourself requested this one condition. Not everyone on the council will willingly go against the High Alpha,” he says quietly.

Royce frowns but nods. “I assumed as much.”

Owen looks surprised as Jade turns to look at Royce.

“Not surprising. You know Royce is always ahead, Dad,” she says.

Owen frowns as he looks at his daughter and I can tell they’re mind-linking. No one speaks and Owen clears his throat.

“We will have your back. If there is foul play, I will be there,’ he says.

Unease fills me and I wonder what we’re walking into. Even Royce is frowning deeply.

When we finally get out of the car, we are led through a heavy door and are in a wide hall. It goes on for ages. The marble is a creamy gold here, with golden chandeliers, the halls have no door; it keeps turning right and it’s slightly uphill, we’re going back up.

What was the point in going down then?

Weird place…

are engravings within the marble, emphasised in gold. Werewolves symbolise the moon, but I can see

are sacred to the Solaris bloodline. Yet you brought an outsider to the meeting. I am not sure how well that will

Solaris people. She is not an outsider,” Royce says

said to not have a mate. She’s your chosen,” Jade replies,

I

us and Owen frowns. I’m about to speak, but

this attitude, which is an insult to Skyla and to me, then stay out of our way,” He

stay here,”

the bloodline of the Solaris

beat, the menacing warning sending a shiver down my spine. I’m not sure why the comment triggered him, but his eyes

away, bowing

she whispers. She looks at me and I

but piss me off and

says quietly as we

to work as a protector of the court… if she continues as she is, then she will be rejected,”

I feel bad for him, it’s not his fault his

insignia on it that seems oddly

eyes meet as he threads his fingers with mine. Placing a kiss on my hand, we step

The huge room is circular shape, and it is bathed in a golden glow. A huge golden chandelier hangs from the middle of the

more –

court members hold intricately designed metal filigree twirling around the marble pillars. Something tells me it’s pure

balcony that wraps around the entire room, and behind each of the angled archways, someone sits in the

left is most noticeable, unlike the rest of the alcoves, it’s not

higher than the other seats around the room. A huge throne sits there. The sun and moon

one must be for the High Alpha, I think, as I glance back at the

down and stays behind Royce, while Jade, who followed us slowly

Someone murmurs the moment the doors slam shut

Another asks, and I turn to look at

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