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…

our way through the never-ending hall. I realise the walls aren’t just plain marble now, but there are engravings within the marble, emphasised in gold. Werewolves

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

of the Solaris people. She is not an outsider,” Royce

a

I

us and Owen frowns. I’m

continue with this attitude, which is an insult to Skyla and to me, then stay out of our way,” He says, irritation clear in his voice as he

here,”

just saying, the scriptures say, to keep the bloodline of the Solaris people, the

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

looks away, bowing her head in

she whispers. She looks at me

being nice, I’m being well-behaved, but piss me

on her behalf,” Owen says quietly

dream to work as a protector of the court… if she continues as she is, then

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

on it that seems oddly familiar…

softly to Royce. Our eyes meet as he threads his fingers with mine. Placing a kiss

what I imagined. The huge room is circular shape, and it is bathed in a golden glow. A huge golden chandelier hangs from

there’s more – within the metal designs are symbols and images

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

and behind each of the angled archways, someone sits in the large

that are empty, one links with the balcony, but the arch is wider. However, the one on the left is most noticeable, unlike

higher than the other seats around the room. A huge throne sits there. The sun and moon are engraved on the backrest of the

So then that one must be for the High

and stays behind Royce, while Jade, who followed us slowly since her little

Someone murmurs the moment the doors slam shut behind

Arden?” Another asks, and I turn to

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