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…

five minutes later of making our way through 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 moon, but I can

you brought an outsider to the meeting. I am not

mate, the future queen of the Solaris people. She is not an outsider,” Royce

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

bitch, I don’t

swirls around us and Owen frowns. I’m

you 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

stay here,”

keep the bloodline of

shiver down my spine. I’m not sure why the

looks away, bowing her

at me and I roll

being well-behaved, but piss me off and

Owen says quietly as we continue

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

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

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

say softly to Royce. Our eyes meet as he threads his fingers with mine. Placing a kiss on my hand, we step into the brightly lit

is circular shape, and it is bathed in a golden glow. A

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

of the court members hold intricately designed metal filigree twirling around

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

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

untouched for centuries… 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

that one must be for the High

Royce, while Jade, who followed us slowly since her little outburst, remains

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

Royce Arden?” Another asks, and I turn to look at

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