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…

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 symbolise the

an outsider to the meeting.

the Solaris people. She is

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

I don’t like

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 out of our way,” He says, irritation clear in his voice

stay here,” Owen

bloodline of the

my spine.

looks away, bowing

She looks at me and

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

Owen says quietly as we continue through the

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

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

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

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

huge room is circular shape, and it is bathed in a golden glow. A huge golden chandelier hangs from the

However, there’s more

that separate each of the court members hold intricately designed metal filigree twirling around the marble pillars. Something

room, and behind each

one on the left is most noticeable, unlike the rest of

Beyond the 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 sun and moon are engraved

High

behind Royce, while Jade, who followed us slowly since her

here.” Someone murmurs the moment the doors slam shut

Royce Arden?” Another asks, and I turn

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