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…

but there are engravings within

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

Solaris

King is said to not have a mate.

I don’t

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

will never understand what we have. If you continue with this attitude, which is an insult to Skyla and to me, then

stay here,” Owen says

the bloodline of the Solaris people, the king must take a Solaris

shiver down my spine. I’m not sure why

away, bowing her head

sorry,” she whispers. She looks at me and

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

Owen says quietly as

court… if she continues as she is, then she will be rejected,” Royce replies

the disappointment in them, and I feel bad for him, it’s not his fault his daughter’s a

that seems oddly familiar… but

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

I imagined. The huge room is circular shape, and it is bathed in a golden

staring at the intricate glass, and metal filigree designed roof. However, there’s more – within the metal designs are symbols and

designed metal filigree twirling around the marble pillars.

the entire room, and behind each of the angled archways, someone

two 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,

up to it and it is a few steps higher than the other seats around the room. A

Solaris King… So then that one must be for the High Alpha, I think, as I glance back

keeps his head down and stays behind Royce, while

brought here.” Someone

Arden?” Another asks, and I turn

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