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…

engravings within the marble, emphasised in gold. Werewolves symbolise the moon, but I can see the Solaris hold both the sun and

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

queen of the Solaris people. She is not

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

bitch, I

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

to Skyla and to me, then stay out

stay here,” Owen

the bloodline of the Solaris people,

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 looks

bowing her head in

whispers. She looks at me and

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

apologise on her behalf,” Owen says quietly as we continue

if she continues as she is, then she will

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

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

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

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

more –

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

entire room, and

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,

barrier, there are steps leading up to it and it is a few steps higher than the other seats around the room. A huge throne sits there. The

for the High Alpha, I think,

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

here.” Someone murmurs the

Another asks, and I turn to

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