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…

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

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

my mate, the future queen of the Solaris

not have a mate.

I don’t like

Owen frowns. I’m about to speak, but Royce’s grip on my waist

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

stay here,”

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

menacing warning sending a shiver down my spine. I’m not sure why the comment triggered him, but his eyes are hard when he looks at Jade. “Don’t

looks away, bowing

She looks at me and I roll my

being well-behaved, but piss me off and I will

on her behalf,” Owen says quietly

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

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

the insignia on it that seems oddly familiar… but before I can observe it, the doors are opened and a wave of power

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

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

metal filigree designed roof. However, there’s more – within the

metal filigree twirling around the marble pillars. Something tells

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

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

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

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

his head down and stays behind Royce, while Jade, who followed us slowly since her little outburst,

brought here.” Someone murmurs the moment the doors slam shut

I turn to look at

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255