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…

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 see the Solaris hold both

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

future queen of the Solaris people. She is not

to not have a

bitch, I don’t

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

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,

stay here,”

say, to keep the bloodline of the Solaris people, the

beat, the menacing warning sending a shiver down my spine. I’m not sure why the comment triggered him, but his eyes

bowing

she whispers. She looks at me and

being well-behaved, but

Owen says quietly as we

dream to work as a protector of the 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

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

his fingers with mine.

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

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

the court members hold intricately designed metal filigree twirling

entire room, and behind each of the angled archways, someone sits in the large

is wider. However, 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 that a shimmering

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

the Solaris King… So then that one must be for the High Alpha,

keeps his head down and stays behind Royce, while Jade, who followed

Someone murmurs the moment

I turn to look at the

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