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…

never-ending hall. I realise the walls aren’t just plain marble now, but there are engravings within the marble, emphasised in gold. Werewolves symbolise the moon, but I can see the Solaris hold both the sun and

sacred to the Solaris bloodline. Yet you brought an outsider to the meeting.

the future queen of the Solaris

King is said to not have a mate. She’s

bitch, I don’t

as Royce’s aura swirls around us and Owen frowns. I’m about to speak, but Royce’s

understand what we have. If you continue with this attitude, which is an insult to Skyla and to me, then stay out of our way,” He says, irritation

stay here,”

the bloodline of the Solaris

voice is low, yet it makes my heart skip a beat, the menacing warning sending a shiver down my spine. I’m not sure why the comment triggered him, but his eyes are hard when he

away, bowing her head

she whispers. She looks at me and I roll my

being well-behaved, but piss me off and I

her behalf,” Owen says quietly as we continue

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

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

the insignia on it that seems oddly familiar… but before I can observe it, the doors are opened

eyes meet as he threads his fingers with mine.

it is bathed in a golden glow. A huge golden chandelier hangs from the middle

intricate glass, and metal filigree designed roof. However, there’s more – within the metal designs are symbols and images depicting stories that would

designed metal filigree twirling around

and behind

arches opposite one another that are empty, one links with the balcony, but the arch is wider. However, the one on the left is most noticeable, unlike the rest of the alcoves, it’s not bathed in bright light, and I can see that a shimmering barrier

remaining untouched for centuries… Beyond the barrier, there are steps leading up to it and it is a few steps higher than the other seats

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

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

of the Solaris is brought here.” Someone murmurs the moment the doors

Another asks, and I turn to look at the

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